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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.72, 6,376.08 and 1,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.72, 6,376.08 and 1,329.26 is: 1,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.72 : 6,376.08 = 1,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.72/6,376.08 = 1,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.72x = 6,376.08 × 1,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.72x = 8,475,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,468.10/4,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.89

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