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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.70, 6,289.50 and 1,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.70, 6,289.50 and 1,271.96 is: 1,907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.70 : 6,289.50 = 1,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.70/6,289.50 = 1,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.70x = 6,289.50 × 1,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.70x = 7,999,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,999,992.42/4,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.62

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