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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.66, 6,295.28 and 1,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.66, 6,295.28 and 1,423.62 is: 2,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.66 : 6,295.28 = 1,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.66/6,295.28 = 1,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.66x = 6,295.28 × 1,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.66x = 8,962,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,086.51/4,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.53

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