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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.91, 6,307.36 and 1,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.91, 6,307.36 and 1,283.24 is: 1,924.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.91 : 6,307.36 = 1,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.91/6,307.36 = 1,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.91x = 6,307.36 × 1,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.91x = 8,093,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,856.65/4,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.86

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