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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.97, 6,275.31 and 1,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.97, 6,275.31 and 1,261.30 is: 1,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.97 : 6,275.31 = 1,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.97/6,275.31 = 1,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.97x = 6,275.31 × 1,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.97x = 7,915,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915,048.50/4,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.21

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