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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.60, 6,389.37 and 1,662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.60, 6,389.37 and 1,662.54 is: 2,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.60 : 6,389.37 = 1,662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.60/6,389.37 = 1,662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.60x = 6,389.37 × 1,662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.60x = 10,622,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622,583.20/4,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.80

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