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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.86, 6,293.80 and 2,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.86, 6,293.80 and 2,004.08 is: 3,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.86 : 6,293.80 = 2,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.86/6,293.80 = 2,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.86x = 6,293.80 × 2,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.86x = 12,613,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613,278.70/4,195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.12

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