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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.26, 6,375.98 and 1,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.26, 6,375.98 and 1,329.19 is: 1,993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.26 : 6,375.98 = 1,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.26/6,375.98 = 1,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.26x = 6,375.98 × 1,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.26x = 8,474,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,876.24/4,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.50

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