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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.08, 6,389.36 and 1,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.08, 6,389.36 and 1,663.20 is: 2,493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.08 : 6,389.36 = 1,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.08/6,389.36 = 1,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.08x = 6,389.36 × 1,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.08x = 10,626,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626,775.24/4,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.33

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