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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.74, 6,323.76 and 1,095.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.74, 6,323.76 and 1,095.84 is: 1,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.74 : 6,323.76 = 1,095.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.74/6,323.76 = 1,095.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.74x = 6,323.76 × 1,095.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.74x = 6,929,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,829.16/4,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.80

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