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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.93, 6,302.41 and 2,012.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.93, 6,302.41 and 2,012.45 is: 3,015.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.93 : 6,302.41 = 2,012.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.93/6,302.41 = 2,012.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.93x = 6,302.41 × 2,012.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.93x = 12,683,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,683,248.46/4,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.57

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