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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.94, 6,294.60 and 2,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.94, 6,294.60 and 2,008.32 is: 3,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.94 : 6,294.60 = 2,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.94/6,294.60 = 2,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.94x = 6,294.60 × 2,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.94x = 12,641,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,571.07/4,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.09

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