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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.99, 6,382.49 and 1,293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.99, 6,382.49 and 1,293.46 is: 1,940.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.99 : 6,382.49 = 1,293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.99/6,382.49 = 1,293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.99x = 6,382.49 × 1,293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.99x = 8,255,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,495.52/4,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.19

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