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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.80, 6,376.20 and 1,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.80, 6,376.20 and 1,329.16 is: 1,993.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.80 : 6,376.20 = 1,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.80/6,376.20 = 1,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.80x = 6,376.20 × 1,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.80x = 8,474,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,989.99/4,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.74

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