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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.84, 6,296.38 and 2,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.84, 6,296.38 and 2,005.48 is: 3,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.84 : 6,296.38 = 2,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.84/6,296.38 = 2,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.84x = 6,296.38 × 2,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.84x = 12,627,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627,264.16/4,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.76

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