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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.98, 6,376.53 and 1,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.98, 6,376.53 and 1,131.04 is: 1,696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.98 : 6,376.53 = 1,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.98/6,376.53 = 1,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.98x = 6,376.53 × 1,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.98x = 7,212,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,110.49/4,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.58

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