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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272, 6,404.40 and 1,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272, 6,404.40 and 1,676.80 is: 2,513.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272 : 6,404.40 = 1,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272/6,404.40 = 1,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272x = 6,404.40 × 1,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272x = 10,738,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,738,897.92/4,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.79

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