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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.94, 6,230.42 and 1,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.94, 6,230.42 and 1,191.44 is: 1,787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.94 : 6,230.42 = 1,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.94/6,230.42 = 1,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.94x = 6,230.42 × 1,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.94x = 7,423,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,171.60/4,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.45

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