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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262, 6,393.08 and 1,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262, 6,393.08 and 1,184.08 is: 1,776.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262 : 6,393.08 = 1,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262/6,393.08 = 1,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262x = 6,393.08 × 1,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262x = 7,569,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,918.17/4,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.14

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