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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.01, 6,298.56 and 2,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.01, 6,298.56 and 2,007.72 is: 3,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.01 : 6,298.56 = 2,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.01/6,298.56 = 2,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.01x = 6,298.56 × 2,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.01x = 12,645,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645,744.88/4,202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.45

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