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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.93, 6,281.32 and 2,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.93, 6,281.32 and 2,004.20 is: 3,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.93 : 6,281.32 = 2,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.93/6,281.32 = 2,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.93x = 6,281.32 × 2,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.93x = 12,589,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,021.54/4,193.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.72

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