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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.70, 6,376.63 and 1,329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.70, 6,376.63 and 1,329.63 is: 1,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.70 : 6,376.63 = 1,329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.70/6,376.63 = 1,329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.70x = 6,376.63 × 1,329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.70x = 8,478,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,558.55/4,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.16

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