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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.36, 6,294.55 and 2,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.36, 6,294.55 and 2,004.58 is: 3,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.36 : 6,294.55 = 2,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.36/6,294.55 = 2,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.36x = 6,294.55 × 2,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.36x = 12,617,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,929.04/4,196.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.87

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