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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.23, 6,283.98 and 1,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.23, 6,283.98 and 1,996.83 is: 2,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.23 : 6,283.98 = 1,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.23/6,283.98 = 1,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.23x = 6,283.98 × 1,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.23x = 12,548,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,039.78/4,189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.31

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