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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.98, 6,299.88 and 2,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.98, 6,299.88 and 2,012.24 is: 3,016.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.98 : 6,299.88 = 2,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.98/6,299.88 = 2,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.98x = 6,299.88 × 2,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.98x = 12,676,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676,878.73/4,201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.88

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