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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.75, 6,637.59 and 1,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.75, 6,637.59 and 1,305.96 is: 1,958.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.75 : 6,637.59 = 1,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.75/6,637.59 = 1,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.75x = 6,637.59 × 1,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.75x = 8,668,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,668,427.04/4,425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.63

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