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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.54, 6,384.42 and 1,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.54, 6,384.42 and 1,660.28 is: 2,488.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.54 : 6,384.42 = 1,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.54/6,384.42 = 1,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.54x = 6,384.42 × 1,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.54x = 10,599,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599,924.84/4,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.51

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