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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.71, 6,266.52 and 1,255.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.71, 6,266.52 and 1,255.89 is: 1,883.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.71 : 6,266.52 = 1,255.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.71/6,266.52 = 1,255.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.71x = 6,266.52 × 1,255.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.71x = 7,870,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,059.80/4,177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.82

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