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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.45, 6,008.18 and 2,274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.45, 6,008.18 and 2,274.57 is: 3,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.45 : 6,008.18 = 2,274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.45/6,008.18 = 2,274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.45x = 6,008.18 × 2,274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.45x = 13,666,014.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666,014.61/4,005.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.86

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