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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.08, 6,266.24 and 1,255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.08, 6,266.24 and 1,255.04 is: 1,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.08 : 6,266.24 = 1,255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.08/6,266.24 = 1,255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.08x = 6,266.24 × 1,255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.08x = 7,864,381.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864,381.85/4,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.75

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