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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.26, 6,298.76 and 2,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.26, 6,298.76 and 2,007.16 is: 3,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.26 : 6,298.76 = 2,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.26/6,298.76 = 2,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.26x = 6,298.76 × 2,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.26x = 12,642,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642,619.12/4,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.39

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