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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.06, 6,325.59 and 1,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.06, 6,325.59 and 1,139.06 is: 1,708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.06 : 6,325.59 = 1,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.06/6,325.59 = 1,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.06x = 6,325.59 × 1,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.06x = 7,205,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,246.63/4,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.59

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