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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.62, 6,850.39 and 1,281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.62, 6,850.39 and 1,281.05 is: 1,921.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.62 : 6,850.39 = 1,281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.62/6,850.39 = 1,281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.62x = 6,850.39 × 1,281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.62x = 8,775,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,692.11/4,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.28

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