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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.58, 6,295.83 and 1,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.58, 6,295.83 and 1,424.14 is: 2,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.58 : 6,295.83 = 1,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.58/6,295.83 = 1,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.58x = 6,295.83 × 1,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.58x = 8,966,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966,143.34/4,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.03

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