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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.29, 6,376.34 and 1,328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.29, 6,376.34 and 1,328.82 is: 1,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.29 : 6,376.34 = 1,328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.29/6,376.34 = 1,328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.29x = 6,376.34 × 1,328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.29x = 8,472,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,969.59/4,250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.50

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