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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.87, 6,295.19 and 2,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.87, 6,295.19 and 2,004.32 is: 3,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.87 : 6,295.19 = 2,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.87/6,295.19 = 2,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.87x = 6,295.19 × 2,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.87x = 12,617,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,575.22/4,195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.14

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