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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,370.94, 6,555.60 and 1,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,370.94, 6,555.60 and 1,250.28 is: 1,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,370.94 : 6,555.60 = 1,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,370.94/6,555.60 = 1,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,370.94x = 6,555.60 × 1,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,370.94x = 8,196,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,196,335.57/4,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.19

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