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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.02, 6,295.40 and 2,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.02, 6,295.40 and 2,004.46 is: 3,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.02 : 6,295.40 = 2,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.02/6,295.40 = 2,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.02x = 6,295.40 × 2,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.02x = 12,618,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,618,877.48/4,196.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.34

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