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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.91, 6,276.79 and 2,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.91, 6,276.79 and 2,001.17 is: 2,997.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.91 : 6,276.79 = 2,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.91/6,276.79 = 2,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.91x = 6,276.79 × 2,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.91x = 12,560,942.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,942.04/4,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.19

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