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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.78, 6,281.38 and 1,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.78, 6,281.38 and 1,266.10 is: 1,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.78 : 6,281.38 = 1,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.78/6,281.38 = 1,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.78x = 6,281.38 × 1,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.78x = 7,952,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,855.22/4,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.06

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