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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.73, 6,295.46 and 1,275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.73, 6,295.46 and 1,275.06 is: 1,912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.73 : 6,295.46 = 1,275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.73/6,295.46 = 1,275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.73x = 6,295.46 × 1,275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.73x = 8,027,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027,106.46/4,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.70

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