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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.76, 6,376.30 and 1,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.76, 6,376.30 and 1,329.32 is: 1,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.76 : 6,376.30 = 1,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.76/6,376.30 = 1,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.76x = 6,376.30 × 1,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.76x = 8,476,143.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,476,143.12/4,250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.03

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