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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.04, 6,371.28 and 1,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.04, 6,371.28 and 1,651.20 is: 2,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.04 : 6,371.28 = 1,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.04/6,371.28 = 1,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.04x = 6,371.28 × 1,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.04x = 10,520,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520,257.54/4,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.33

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