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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.79, 6,281.49 and 1,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.79, 6,281.49 and 1,266 is: 1,898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.79 : 6,281.49 = 1,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.79/6,281.49 = 1,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.79x = 6,281.49 × 1,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.79x = 7,952,366.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,366.34/4,187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.94

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