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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.36, 6,297.06 and 1,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.36, 6,297.06 and 1,275.96 is: 1,914.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.36 : 6,297.06 = 1,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.36/6,297.06 = 1,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.36x = 6,297.06 × 1,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.36x = 8,034,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,796.68/4,197.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.25

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