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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.93, 6,713.38 and 1,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.93, 6,713.38 and 1,189.29 is: 1,783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.93 : 6,713.38 = 1,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.93/6,713.38 = 1,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.93x = 6,713.38 × 1,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.93x = 7,984,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,984,116.19/4,475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.79

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