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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294, 6,437.94 and 1,952.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294, 6,437.94 and 1,952.83 is: 2,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294 : 6,437.94 = 1,952.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294/6,437.94 = 1,952.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294x = 6,437.94 × 1,952.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294x = 12,572,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,572,202.37/4,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.85

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