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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.05, 6,368.49 and 1,283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.05, 6,368.49 and 1,283.25 is: 1,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.05 : 6,368.49 = 1,283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.05/6,368.49 = 1,283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.05x = 6,368.49 × 1,283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.05x = 8,172,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172,364.79/4,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.15

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