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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.84, 6,296.88 and 2,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.84, 6,296.88 and 2,007.60 is: 3,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.84 : 6,296.88 = 2,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.84/6,296.88 = 2,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.84x = 6,296.88 × 2,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.84x = 12,641,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,616.29/4,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.46

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