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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.14, 6,316.70 and 1,133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.14, 6,316.70 and 1,133.14 is: 1,699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.14 : 6,316.70 = 1,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.14/6,316.70 = 1,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.14x = 6,316.70 × 1,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.14x = 7,157,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,705.44/4,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.71

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