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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.02, 6,293.44 and 2,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.02, 6,293.44 and 2,012.30 is: 3,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.02 : 6,293.44 = 2,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.02/6,293.44 = 2,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.02x = 6,293.44 × 2,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.02x = 12,664,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664,289.31/4,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.86

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