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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.08, 6,396.19 and 1,631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.08, 6,396.19 and 1,631.97 is: 2,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.08 : 6,396.19 = 1,631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.08/6,396.19 = 1,631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.08x = 6,396.19 × 1,631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.08x = 10,438,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,438,406.18/4,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.41

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