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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.28, 6,299.17 and 2,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.28, 6,299.17 and 2,012.51 is: 3,016.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.28 : 6,299.17 = 2,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.28/6,299.17 = 2,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.28x = 6,299.17 × 2,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.28x = 12,677,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677,153.33/4,202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.73

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