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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.38, 6,386.07 and 1,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.38, 6,386.07 and 1,660.32 is: 2,490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.38 : 6,386.07 = 1,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.38/6,386.07 = 1,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.38x = 6,386.07 × 1,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.38x = 10,602,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602,919.74/4,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.48

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