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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.08, 6,296.04 and 2,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.08, 6,296.04 and 2,006.40 is: 3,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.08 : 6,296.04 = 2,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.08/6,296.04 = 2,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.08x = 6,296.04 × 2,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.08x = 12,632,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,374.66/4,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.08

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