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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,213.93, 6,320.91 and 1,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,213.93, 6,320.91 and 1,292.24 is: 1,938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,213.93 : 6,320.91 = 1,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,213.93/6,320.91 = 1,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,213.93x = 6,320.91 × 1,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,213.93x = 8,168,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,168,132.74/4,213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.36

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