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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.35, 6,009.52 and 2,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.35, 6,009.52 and 2,228.54 is: 3,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.35 : 6,009.52 = 2,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.35/6,009.52 = 2,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.35x = 6,009.52 × 2,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.35x = 13,392,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,392,455.70/4,006.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.81

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