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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.26, 6,376.72 and 1,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.26, 6,376.72 and 1,131.26 is: 1,696.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.26 : 6,376.72 = 1,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.26/6,376.72 = 1,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.26x = 6,376.72 × 1,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.26x = 7,213,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213,728.27/4,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.84

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