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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.87, 6,296.79 and 2,006.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.87, 6,296.79 and 2,006.07 is: 3,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.87 : 6,296.79 = 2,006.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.87/6,296.79 = 2,006.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.87x = 6,296.79 × 2,006.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.87x = 12,631,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,801.52/4,197.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.10

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