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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.94, 6,474.60 and 1,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.94, 6,474.60 and 1,196.28 is: 1,794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.94 : 6,474.60 = 1,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.94/6,474.60 = 1,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.94x = 6,474.60 × 1,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.94x = 7,745,434.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,434.49/4,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.20

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