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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.89, 6,394.67 and 1,630.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.89, 6,394.67 and 1,630.19 is: 2,445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.89 : 6,394.67 = 1,630.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.89/6,394.67 = 1,630.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.89x = 6,394.67 × 1,630.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.89x = 10,424,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424,518.64/4,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.98

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