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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.21, 6,768.72 and 1,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.21, 6,768.72 and 1,225.32 is: 1,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.21 : 6,768.72 = 1,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.21/6,768.72 = 1,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.21x = 6,768.72 × 1,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.21x = 8,293,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,847.99/4,512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.09

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