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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.93, 6,871.95 and 1,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.93, 6,871.95 and 1,294.14 is: 1,940.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.93 : 6,871.95 = 1,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.93/6,871.95 = 1,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.93x = 6,871.95 × 1,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.93x = 8,893,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,265.37/4,581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.94

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