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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.90, 6,376.35 and 1,329.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.90, 6,376.35 and 1,329.21 is: 1,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.90 : 6,376.35 = 1,329.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.90/6,376.35 = 1,329.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.90x = 6,376.35 × 1,329.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.90x = 8,475,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,508.18/4,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.82

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