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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.49, 6,321.69 and 1,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.49, 6,321.69 and 1,094.22 is: 1,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.49 : 6,321.69 = 1,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.49/6,321.69 = 1,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.49x = 6,321.69 × 1,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.49x = 6,917,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,917,314.16/4,214.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.32

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