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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.16, 6,374.64 and 1,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.16, 6,374.64 and 1,329.44 is: 1,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.16 : 6,374.64 = 1,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.16/6,374.64 = 1,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.16x = 6,374.64 × 1,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.16x = 8,474,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,701.40/4,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.50

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