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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.70, 6,292.35 and 2,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.70, 6,292.35 and 2,008.62 is: 3,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.70 : 6,292.35 = 2,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.70/6,292.35 = 2,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.70x = 6,292.35 × 2,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.70x = 12,638,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638,940.06/4,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.64

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