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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.64, 6,285.48 and 1,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.64, 6,285.48 and 1,417.32 is: 2,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.64 : 6,285.48 = 1,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.64/6,285.48 = 1,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.64x = 6,285.48 × 1,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.64x = 8,908,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,536.51/4,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.82

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