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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.07, 6,325.61 and 1,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.07, 6,325.61 and 1,096.82 is: 1,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.07 : 6,325.61 = 1,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.07/6,325.61 = 1,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.07x = 6,325.61 × 1,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.07x = 6,938,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,023.93/4,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.22

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