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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.69, 6,388.97 and 1,660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.69, 6,388.97 and 1,660.02 is: 2,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.69 : 6,388.97 = 1,660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.69/6,388.97 = 1,660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.69x = 6,388.97 × 1,660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.69x = 10,605,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605,809.68/4,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.98

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