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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.38, 6,293.07 and 1,422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.38, 6,293.07 and 1,422.06 is: 2,133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.38 : 6,293.07 = 1,422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.38/6,293.07 = 1,422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.38x = 6,293.07 × 1,422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.38x = 8,949,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,949,123.12/4,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.09

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