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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.72, 6,307.89 and 1,283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.72, 6,307.89 and 1,283.46 is: 1,925.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.72 : 6,307.89 = 1,283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.72/6,307.89 = 1,283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.72x = 6,307.89 × 1,283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.72x = 8,095,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,924.50/4,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.44

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