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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.99, 6,277.55 and 1,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.99, 6,277.55 and 1,993.28 is: 2,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.99 : 6,277.55 = 1,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.99/6,277.55 = 1,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.99x = 6,277.55 × 1,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.99x = 12,512,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,512,873.51/4,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.94

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