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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.26, 6,292.94 and 1,421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.26, 6,292.94 and 1,421.96 is: 2,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.26 : 6,292.94 = 1,421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.26/6,292.94 = 1,421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.26x = 6,292.94 × 1,421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.26x = 8,948,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948,270.39/4,195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.95

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