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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.73, 6,285.88 and 2,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.73, 6,285.88 and 2,803.29 is: 4,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.73 : 6,285.88 = 2,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.73/6,285.88 = 2,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.73x = 6,285.88 × 2,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.73x = 17,621,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621,144.55/4,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.78

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