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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.48, 6,299.24 and 2,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.48, 6,299.24 and 2,007.72 is: 3,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.48 : 6,299.24 = 2,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.48/6,299.24 = 2,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.48x = 6,299.24 × 2,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.48x = 12,647,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647,110.13/4,199.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.59

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