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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.42, 6,376.30 and 2,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.42, 6,376.30 and 2,169.30 is: 3,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.42 : 6,376.30 = 2,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.42/6,376.30 = 2,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.42x = 6,376.30 × 2,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.42x = 13,832,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,107.59/4,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.29

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