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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254, 6,381.90 and 1,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254, 6,381.90 and 1,332.06 is: 1,998.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254 : 6,381.90 = 1,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254/6,381.90 = 1,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254x = 6,381.90 × 1,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254x = 8,501,073.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,073.71/4,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.37

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