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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.28, 6,296.16 and 2,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.28, 6,296.16 and 2,011.04 is: 3,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.28 : 6,296.16 = 2,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.28/6,296.16 = 2,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.28x = 6,296.16 × 2,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.28x = 12,661,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,661,829.61/4,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.80

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