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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.40, 6,396.55 and 1,633.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.40, 6,396.55 and 1,633.65 is: 2,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.40 : 6,396.55 = 1,633.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.40/6,396.55 = 1,633.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.40x = 6,396.55 × 1,633.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.40x = 10,449,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449,723.91/4,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.88

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