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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.58, 6,308.40 and 1,283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.58, 6,308.40 and 1,283.94 is: 1,925.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.58 : 6,308.40 = 1,283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.58/6,308.40 = 1,283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.58x = 6,308.40 × 1,283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.58x = 8,099,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,607.10/4,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.92

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