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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.67, 6,851.93 and 1,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.67, 6,851.93 and 1,280.75 is: 1,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.67 : 6,851.93 = 1,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.67/6,851.93 = 1,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.67x = 6,851.93 × 1,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.67x = 8,775,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,612.55/4,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.25

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