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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.01, 6,382.52 and 1,333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.01, 6,382.52 and 1,333.55 is: 2,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.01 : 6,382.52 = 1,333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.01/6,382.52 = 1,333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.01x = 6,382.52 × 1,333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.01x = 8,511,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511,380.97/4,255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.32

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