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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.37, 6,386.60 and 1,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.37, 6,386.60 and 1,659.97 is: 2,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.37 : 6,386.60 = 1,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.37/6,386.60 = 1,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.37x = 6,386.60 × 1,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.37x = 10,601,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601,564.40/4,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.17

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