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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.28, 6,525.42 and 1,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.28, 6,525.42 and 1,272.28 is: 1,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.28 : 6,525.42 = 1,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.28/6,525.42 = 1,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.28x = 6,525.42 × 1,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.28x = 8,302,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,161.36/4,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.42

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