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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.04, 6,297.92 and 2,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.04, 6,297.92 and 2,015.28 is: 3,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.04 : 6,297.92 = 2,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.04/6,297.92 = 2,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.04x = 6,297.92 × 2,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.04x = 12,692,072.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,072.22/4,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.30

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