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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.65, 6,788.48 and 1,238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.65, 6,788.48 and 1,238.77 is: 1,858.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.65 : 6,788.48 = 1,238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.65/6,788.48 = 1,238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.65x = 6,788.48 × 1,238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.65x = 8,409,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409,365.37/4,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.16

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