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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.54, 6,322.89 and 1,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.54, 6,322.89 and 1,905.50 is: 2,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.54 : 6,322.89 = 1,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.54/6,322.89 = 1,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.54x = 6,322.89 × 1,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.54x = 12,048,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,266.90/4,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.74

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