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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.49, 6,366.32 and 1,282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.49, 6,366.32 and 1,282.79 is: 1,923.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.49 : 6,366.32 = 1,282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.49/6,366.32 = 1,282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.49x = 6,366.32 × 1,282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.49x = 8,166,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,633.74/4,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.60

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