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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.83, 6,278.18 and 2,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.83, 6,278.18 and 2,002.11 is: 2,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.83 : 6,278.18 = 2,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.83/6,278.18 = 2,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.83x = 6,278.18 × 2,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.83x = 12,569,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,569,596.95/4,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,998.59

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