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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.80, 6,269.63 and 1,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.80, 6,269.63 and 1,017.25 is: 1,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.80 : 6,269.63 = 1,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.80/6,269.63 = 1,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.80x = 6,269.63 × 1,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.80x = 6,377,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,749.77/4,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.85

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