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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.76, 6,301.01 and 2,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.76, 6,301.01 and 2,008.66 is: 3,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.76 : 6,301.01 = 2,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.76/6,301.01 = 2,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.76x = 6,301.01 × 2,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.76x = 12,656,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,656,545.20/4,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.64

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