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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.93, 6,413.91 and 1,197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.93, 6,413.91 and 1,197.93 is: 1,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.93 : 6,413.91 = 1,197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.93/6,413.91 = 1,197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.93x = 6,413.91 × 1,197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.93x = 7,683,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,683,415.21/4,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.90

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