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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.39, 6,377.41 and 1,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.39, 6,377.41 and 1,329.69 is: 1,994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.39 : 6,377.41 = 1,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.39/6,377.41 = 1,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.39x = 6,377.41 × 1,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.39x = 8,479,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479,978.30/4,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.64

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