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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.76, 6,423.66 and 1,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.76, 6,423.66 and 1,204.68 is: 1,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.76 : 6,423.66 = 1,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.76/6,423.66 = 1,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.76x = 6,423.66 × 1,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.76x = 7,738,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738,454.73/4,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.88

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