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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.48, 6,294.72 and 1,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.48, 6,294.72 and 1,423.43 is: 2,135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.48 : 6,294.72 = 1,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.48/6,294.72 = 1,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.48x = 6,294.72 × 1,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.48x = 8,960,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,083.68/4,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.14

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