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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.68, 6,281.47 and 1,025.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.68, 6,281.47 and 1,025.15 is: 1,537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.68 : 6,281.47 = 1,025.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.68/6,281.47 = 1,025.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.68x = 6,281.47 × 1,025.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.68x = 6,439,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439,448.97/4,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.71

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