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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.36, 6,396.54 and 1,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.36, 6,396.54 and 1,668.04 is: 2,502.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.36 : 6,396.54 = 1,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.36/6,396.54 = 1,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.36x = 6,396.54 × 1,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.36x = 10,669,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669,684.58/4,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.06

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