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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.33, 6,316.92 and 1,289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.33, 6,316.92 and 1,289.57 is: 1,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.33 : 6,316.92 = 1,289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.33/6,316.92 = 1,289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.33x = 6,316.92 × 1,289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.33x = 8,146,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,078.94/4,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.33

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