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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.76, 6,372.90 and 1,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.76, 6,372.90 and 1,326.28 is: 1,989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.76 : 6,372.90 = 1,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.76/6,372.90 = 1,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.76x = 6,372.90 × 1,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.76x = 8,452,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,249.81/4,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.35

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