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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.68, 6,390.28 and 1,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.68, 6,390.28 and 1,662.48 is: 2,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.68 : 6,390.28 = 1,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.68/6,390.28 = 1,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.68x = 6,390.28 × 1,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.68x = 10,623,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,623,712.69/4,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.02

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