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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.63, 6,294.96 and 1,118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.63, 6,294.96 and 1,118.63 is: 1,677.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.63 : 6,294.96 = 1,118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.63/6,294.96 = 1,118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.63x = 6,294.96 × 1,118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.63x = 7,041,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,699.63/4,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.94

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