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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.30, 6,376.95 and 1,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.30, 6,376.95 and 1,329.66 is: 1,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.30 : 6,376.95 = 1,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.30/6,376.95 = 1,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.30x = 6,376.95 × 1,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.30x = 8,479,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,175.34/4,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.49

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