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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.58, 6,317.37 and 1,289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.58, 6,317.37 and 1,289.51 is: 1,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.58 : 6,317.37 = 1,289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.58/6,317.37 = 1,289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.58x = 6,317.37 × 1,289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.58x = 8,146,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,146,311.79/4,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.27

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