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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.38, 6,279.62 and 1,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.38, 6,279.62 and 1,264.71 is: 1,897.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.38 : 6,279.62 = 1,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.38/6,279.62 = 1,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.38x = 6,279.62 × 1,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.38x = 7,941,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,941,898.21/4,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.08

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