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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.63, 6,275.49 and 1,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.63, 6,275.49 and 1,261.96 is: 1,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.63 : 6,275.49 = 1,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.63/6,275.49 = 1,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.63x = 6,275.49 × 1,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.63x = 7,919,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919,417.36/4,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.95

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