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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.25, 6,281.24 and 1,109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.25, 6,281.24 and 1,109.25 is: 1,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.25 : 6,281.24 = 1,109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.25/6,281.24 = 1,109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.25x = 6,281.24 × 1,109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.25x = 6,967,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,967,459.92/4,187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.97

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