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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.77, 6,276.58 and 2,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.77, 6,276.58 and 2,001.04 is: 2,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.77 : 6,276.58 = 2,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.77/6,276.58 = 2,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.77x = 6,276.58 × 2,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.77x = 12,559,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,666.95/4,190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.98

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