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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.89, 6,297.93 and 2,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.89, 6,297.93 and 2,005.62 is: 3,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.89 : 6,297.93 = 2,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.89/6,297.93 = 2,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.89x = 6,297.93 × 2,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.89x = 12,631,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,254.37/4,201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.09

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