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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.53, 6,293.33 and 1,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.53, 6,293.33 and 1,422.24 is: 2,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.53 : 6,293.33 = 1,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.53/6,293.33 = 1,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.53x = 6,293.33 × 1,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.53x = 8,950,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,618.55/4,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.37

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