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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.80, 9,422.43 and 1,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.80, 9,422.43 and 1,664.80 is: 2,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.80 : 9,422.43 = 1,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.80/9,422.43 = 1,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.80x = 9,422.43 × 1,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.80x = 15,686,461.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686,461.46/6,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.13

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