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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.89, 6,266.25 and 1,255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.89, 6,266.25 and 1,255.42 is: 1,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.89 : 6,266.25 = 1,255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.89/6,266.25 = 1,255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.89x = 6,266.25 × 1,255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.89x = 7,866,775.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866,775.58/4,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.41

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