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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.64, 6,395.34 and 1,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.64, 6,395.34 and 1,664.24 is: 2,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.64 : 6,395.34 = 1,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.64/6,395.34 = 1,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.64x = 6,395.34 × 1,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.64x = 10,643,380.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643,380.64/4,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.48

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