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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.55, 6,380.34 and 1,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.55, 6,380.34 and 1,292.02 is: 1,938.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.55 : 6,380.34 = 1,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.55/6,380.34 = 1,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.55x = 6,380.34 × 1,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.55x = 8,243,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243,526.89/4,253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.03

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