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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.94, 6,295.44 and 2,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.94, 6,295.44 and 2,005.18 is: 3,007.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.94 : 6,295.44 = 2,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.94/6,295.44 = 2,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.94x = 6,295.44 × 2,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.94x = 12,623,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623,490.38/4,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.78

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