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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.38, 6,297 and 2,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.38, 6,297 and 2,005.60 is: 3,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.38 : 6,297 = 2,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.38/6,297 = 2,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.38x = 6,297 × 2,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.38x = 12,629,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629,263.20/4,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.56

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