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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.70, 6,287.85 and 2,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.70, 6,287.85 and 2,005.62 is: 3,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.70 : 6,287.85 = 2,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.70/6,287.85 = 2,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.70x = 6,287.85 × 2,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.70x = 12,611,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,037.72/4,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.14

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