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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.08, 6,466.94 and 1,191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.08, 6,466.94 and 1,191.34 is: 1,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.08 : 6,466.94 = 1,191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.08/6,466.94 = 1,191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.08x = 6,466.94 × 1,191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.08x = 7,704,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704,324.30/4,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.68

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