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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.21, 6,254.29 and 2,194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.21, 6,254.29 and 2,194.79 is: 3,289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.21 : 6,254.29 = 2,194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.21/6,254.29 = 2,194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.21x = 6,254.29 × 2,194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.21x = 13,726,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726,853.15/4,173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.28

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