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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.74, 6,296.62 and 2,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.74, 6,296.62 and 2,005.97 is: 3,008.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.74 : 6,296.62 = 2,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.74/6,296.62 = 2,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.74x = 6,296.62 × 2,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.74x = 12,630,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,630,810.06/4,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.96

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