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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.04, 6,392.51 and 1,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.04, 6,392.51 and 1,664 is: 2,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.04 : 6,392.51 = 1,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.04/6,392.51 = 1,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.04x = 6,392.51 × 1,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.04x = 10,637,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,637,136.64/4,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.37

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