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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.38, 6,297.56 and 2,006.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.38, 6,297.56 and 2,006.58 is: 3,009.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.38 : 6,297.56 = 2,006.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.38/6,297.56 = 2,006.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.38x = 6,297.56 × 2,006.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.38x = 12,636,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636,557.94/4,198.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.87

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