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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.89, 6,382.34 and 1,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.89, 6,382.34 and 1,333.42 is: 2,000.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.89 : 6,382.34 = 1,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.89/6,382.34 = 1,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.89x = 6,382.34 × 1,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.89x = 8,510,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,339.80/4,254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.13

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