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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.38, 6,321.72 and 1,094.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.38, 6,321.72 and 1,094.30 is: 1,641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.38 : 6,321.72 = 1,094.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.38/6,321.72 = 1,094.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.38x = 6,321.72 × 1,094.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.38x = 6,917,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,858.20/4,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.49

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