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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297, 6,445.68 and 1,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297, 6,445.68 and 1,219 is: 1,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297 : 6,445.68 = 1,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297/6,445.68 = 1,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297x = 6,445.68 × 1,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297x = 7,857,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,857,283.92/4,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.55

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