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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.02, 6,291.95 and 2,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.02, 6,291.95 and 2,011.30 is: 3,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.02 : 6,291.95 = 2,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.02/6,291.95 = 2,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.02x = 6,291.95 × 2,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.02x = 12,654,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,973.25/4,201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.36

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