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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.55, 6,379.52 and 1,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.55, 6,379.52 and 1,330.16 is: 1,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.55 : 6,379.52 = 1,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.55/6,379.52 = 1,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.55x = 6,379.52 × 1,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.55x = 8,485,743.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485,743.77/4,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.45

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