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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.02, 6,281.58 and 1,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.02, 6,281.58 and 1,555.28 is: 2,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.02 : 6,281.58 = 1,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.02/6,281.58 = 1,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.02x = 6,281.58 × 1,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.02x = 9,769,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,769,578.50/4,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.30

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