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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.01, 6,299.88 and 2,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.01, 6,299.88 and 2,007.91 is: 3,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.01 : 6,299.88 = 2,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.01/6,299.88 = 2,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.01x = 6,299.88 × 2,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.01x = 12,649,592.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649,592.05/4,199.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.52

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