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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.83, 6,292.49 and 2,009.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.83, 6,292.49 and 2,009.61 is: 3,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.83 : 6,292.49 = 2,009.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.83/6,292.49 = 2,009.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.83x = 6,292.49 × 2,009.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.83x = 12,645,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645,440.78/4,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.38

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