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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.80, 6,299.70 and 2,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.80, 6,299.70 and 2,012.80 is: 3,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.80 : 6,299.70 = 2,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.80/6,299.70 = 2,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.80x = 6,299.70 × 2,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.80x = 12,680,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680,036.16/4,199.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.20

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