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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.10, 6,374.98 and 1,130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.10, 6,374.98 and 1,130.12 is: 1,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.10 : 6,374.98 = 1,130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.10/6,374.98 = 1,130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.10x = 6,374.98 × 1,130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.10x = 7,204,492.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,204,492.40/4,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.13

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