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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.04, 6,301.58 and 2,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.04, 6,301.58 and 2,008.12 is: 3,010.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.04 : 6,301.58 = 2,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.04/6,301.58 = 2,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.04x = 6,301.58 × 2,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.04x = 12,654,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,328.83/4,204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.04

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