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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.87, 6,637.86 and 1,305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.87, 6,637.86 and 1,305.03 is: 1,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.87 : 6,637.86 = 1,305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.87/6,637.86 = 1,305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.87x = 6,637.86 × 1,305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.87x = 8,662,606.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,606.44/4,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.27

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