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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.65, 6,300.18 and 2,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.65, 6,300.18 and 2,008.33 is: 3,012.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.65 : 6,300.18 = 2,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.65/6,300.18 = 2,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.65x = 6,300.18 × 2,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.65x = 12,652,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652,824.75/4,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.83

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