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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214, 6,320.74 and 1,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214, 6,320.74 and 1,292.08 is: 1,938.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214 : 6,320.74 = 1,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214/6,320.74 = 1,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214x = 6,320.74 × 1,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214x = 8,166,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,166,901.74/4,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.04

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