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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.59, 3,093.41 and 2,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.59, 3,093.41 and 2,205.99 is: 3,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.59 : 3,093.41 = 2,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.59/3,093.41 = 2,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.59x = 3,093.41 × 2,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.59x = 6,824,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,037.04/2,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.42

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