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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.83, 6,812.75 and 1,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.83, 6,812.75 and 1,255.18 is: 1,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.83 : 6,812.75 = 1,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.83/6,812.75 = 1,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.83x = 6,812.75 × 1,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.83x = 8,551,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,187.21/4,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.76

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