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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.65, 6,300.38 and 2,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.65, 6,300.38 and 2,016.95 is: 3,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.65 : 6,300.38 = 2,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.65/6,300.38 = 2,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.65x = 6,300.38 × 2,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.65x = 12,707,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,524.98/4,206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.82

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