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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.77, 6,398.76 and 1,635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.77, 6,398.76 and 1,635.56 is: 2,451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.77 : 6,398.76 = 1,635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.77/6,398.76 = 1,635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.77x = 6,398.76 × 1,635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.77x = 10,465,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465,555.91/4,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.66

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