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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.81, 6,292.82 and 2,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.81, 6,292.82 and 2,001.74 is: 3,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.81 : 6,292.82 = 2,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.81/6,292.82 = 2,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.81x = 6,292.82 × 2,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.81x = 12,596,563.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596,563.05/4,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.89

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