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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.54, 6,376.92 and 1,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.54, 6,376.92 and 1,656.06 is: 2,482.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.54 : 6,376.92 = 1,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.54/6,376.92 = 1,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.54x = 6,376.92 × 1,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.54x = 10,560,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,562.14/4,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,482.19

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