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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.04, 6,298.58 and 2,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.04, 6,298.58 and 2,006.12 is: 3,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.04 : 6,298.58 = 2,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.04/6,298.58 = 2,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.04x = 6,298.58 × 2,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.04x = 12,635,707.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,707.31/4,202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.04

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