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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.31, 6,295.08 and 2,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.31, 6,295.08 and 2,003.24 is: 3,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.31 : 6,295.08 = 2,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.31/6,295.08 = 2,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.31x = 6,295.08 × 2,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.31x = 12,610,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,524.58/4,196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.15

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