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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.05, 6,374.45 and 1,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.05, 6,374.45 and 1,130.24 is: 1,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.05 : 6,374.45 = 1,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.05/6,374.45 = 1,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.05x = 6,374.45 × 1,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.05x = 7,204,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,677.13/4,250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.20

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