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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.48, 6,281.03 and 1,265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.48, 6,281.03 and 1,265.69 is: 1,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.48 : 6,281.03 = 1,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.48/6,281.03 = 1,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.48x = 6,281.03 × 1,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.48x = 7,949,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,855.73/4,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.48

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