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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.74, 6,399.37 and 1,633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.74, 6,399.37 and 1,633.14 is: 2,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.74 : 6,399.37 = 1,633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.74/6,399.37 = 1,633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.74x = 6,399.37 × 1,633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.74x = 10,451,069.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,451,069.16/4,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.00

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