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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.54, 6,293.07 and 2,004.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.54, 6,293.07 and 2,004.87 is: 3,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.54 : 6,293.07 = 2,004.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.54/6,293.07 = 2,004.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.54x = 6,293.07 × 2,004.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.54x = 12,616,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616,787.25/4,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.76

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