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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.28, 6,398.88 and 1,668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.28, 6,398.88 and 1,668.96 is: 2,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.28 : 6,398.88 = 1,668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.28/6,398.88 = 1,668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.28x = 6,398.88 × 1,668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.28x = 10,679,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,679,474.76/4,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.82

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