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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.77, 6,380.24 and 1,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.77, 6,380.24 and 1,331.10 is: 1,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.77 : 6,380.24 = 1,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.77/6,380.24 = 1,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.77x = 6,380.24 × 1,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.77x = 8,492,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,730.81/4,252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.99

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