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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.88, 6,292.53 and 2,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.88, 6,292.53 and 2,005.59 is: 3,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.88 : 6,292.53 = 2,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.88/6,292.53 = 2,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.88x = 6,292.53 × 2,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.88x = 12,620,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620,235.24/4,199.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.90

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