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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.83, 6,296.54 and 1,424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.83, 6,296.54 and 1,424.39 is: 2,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.83 : 6,296.54 = 1,424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.83/6,296.54 = 1,424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.83x = 6,296.54 × 1,424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.83x = 8,968,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,690.01/4,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.51

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