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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.32, 6,298.56 and 2,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.32, 6,298.56 and 2,009.03 is: 3,010.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.32 : 6,298.56 = 2,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.32/6,298.56 = 2,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.32x = 6,298.56 × 2,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.32x = 12,653,964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653,964.50/4,203.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.47

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