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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.73, 6,381.44 and 1,945.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.73, 6,381.44 and 1,945.25 is: 2,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.73 : 6,381.44 = 1,945.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.73/6,381.44 = 1,945.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.73x = 6,381.44 × 1,945.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.73x = 12,413,486.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,486.43/4,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.89

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