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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.97, 6,285.63 and 1,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.97, 6,285.63 and 1,268.03 is: 1,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.97 : 6,285.63 = 1,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.97/6,285.63 = 1,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.97x = 6,285.63 × 1,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.97x = 7,970,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,367.41/4,189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.25

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