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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.26, 6,442.62 and 1,217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.26, 6,442.62 and 1,217.26 is: 1,825.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.26 : 6,442.62 = 1,217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.26/6,442.62 = 1,217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.26x = 6,442.62 × 1,217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.26x = 7,842,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,842,343.62/4,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.81

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