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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.39, 6,471.73 and 1,194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.39, 6,471.73 and 1,194.14 is: 1,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.39 : 6,471.73 = 1,194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.39/6,471.73 = 1,194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.39x = 6,471.73 × 1,194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.39x = 7,728,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,122.29/4,314.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.24

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