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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214, 6,320.98 and 1,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214, 6,320.98 and 1,094.01 is: 1,641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214 : 6,320.98 = 1,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214/6,320.98 = 1,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214x = 6,320.98 × 1,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214x = 6,915,178.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915,178.25/4,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.00

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