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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.31, 6,299.60 and 2,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.31, 6,299.60 and 2,006.24 is: 3,009.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.31 : 6,299.60 = 2,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.31/6,299.60 = 2,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.31x = 6,299.60 × 2,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.31x = 12,638,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638,467.97/4,199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.65

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