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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.61, 6,294.34 and 1,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.61, 6,294.34 and 1,274.14 is: 1,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.61 : 6,294.34 = 1,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.61/6,294.34 = 1,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.61x = 6,294.34 × 1,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.61x = 8,019,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,884.46/4,195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.49

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