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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.45, 6,296.99 and 1,423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.45, 6,296.99 and 1,423.38 is: 2,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.45 : 6,296.99 = 1,423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.45/6,296.99 = 1,423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.45x = 6,296.99 × 1,423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.45x = 8,963,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,963,002.51/4,197.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.34

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