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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.52, 6,285.84 and 1,268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.52, 6,285.84 and 1,268.82 is: 1,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.52 : 6,285.84 = 1,268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.52/6,285.84 = 1,268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.52x = 6,285.84 × 1,268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.52x = 7,975,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,599.51/4,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.25

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