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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.91, 6,338.68 and 1,304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.91, 6,338.68 and 1,304.19 is: 1,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.91 : 6,338.68 = 1,304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.91/6,338.68 = 1,304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.91x = 6,338.68 × 1,304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.91x = 8,266,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,266,839.81/4,225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.23

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