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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.34, 6,293.80 and 1,421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.34, 6,293.80 and 1,421.27 is: 2,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.34 : 6,293.80 = 1,421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.34/6,293.80 = 1,421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.34x = 6,293.80 × 1,421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.34x = 8,945,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,945,157.66/4,195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.17

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