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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.95, 6,442.85 and 1,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.95, 6,442.85 and 1,175.14 is: 1,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.95 : 6,442.85 = 1,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.95/6,442.85 = 1,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.95x = 6,442.85 × 1,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.95x = 7,571,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571,250.75/4,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.83

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