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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.16, 6,008.27 and 2,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.16, 6,008.27 and 2,255 is: 3,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.16 : 6,008.27 = 2,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.16/6,008.27 = 2,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.16x = 6,008.27 × 2,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.16x = 13,548,648.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,548,648.85/4,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.42

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