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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229.93, 6,339.49 and 2,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229.93, 6,339.49 and 2,008.76 is: 3,010.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229.93 : 6,339.49 = 2,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229.93/6,339.49 = 2,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229.93x = 6,339.49 × 2,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229.93x = 12,734,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734,513.93/4,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.57

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