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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.89, 6,392.76 and 1,664.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.89, 6,392.76 and 1,664.83 is: 2,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.89 : 6,392.76 = 1,664.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.89/6,392.76 = 1,664.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.89x = 6,392.76 × 1,664.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.89x = 10,642,858.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,642,858.63/4,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.22

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