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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.65, 6,453.69 and 1,669.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.65, 6,453.69 and 1,669.96 is: 2,505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.65 : 6,453.69 = 1,669.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.65/6,453.69 = 1,669.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.65x = 6,453.69 × 1,669.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.65x = 10,777,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777,404.15/4,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.41

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