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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.81, 6,281.66 and 1,025.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.81, 6,281.66 and 1,025.28 is: 1,537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.81 : 6,281.66 = 1,025.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.81/6,281.66 = 1,025.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.81x = 6,281.66 × 1,025.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.81x = 6,440,455.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440,455.24/4,187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.91

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