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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.47, 6,282.99 and 1,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.47, 6,282.99 and 1,266.99 is: 1,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.47 : 6,282.99 = 1,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.47/6,282.99 = 1,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.47x = 6,282.99 × 1,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.47x = 7,960,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,960,485.50/4,188.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.57

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