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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.98, 6,813.20 and 1,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.98, 6,813.20 and 1,255 is: 1,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.98 : 6,813.20 = 1,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.98/6,813.20 = 1,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.98x = 6,813.20 × 1,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.98x = 8,550,566
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,566/4,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.56

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