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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.08, 6,294.54 and 2,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.08, 6,294.54 and 2,005.40 is: 3,007.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.08 : 6,294.54 = 2,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.08/6,294.54 = 2,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.08x = 6,294.54 × 2,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.08x = 12,623,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623,070.52/4,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.58

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