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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.66, 6,059.49 and 2,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.66, 6,059.49 and 2,227.18 is: 3,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.66 : 6,059.49 = 2,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.66/6,059.49 = 2,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.66x = 6,059.49 × 2,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.66x = 13,495,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495,574.94/4,039.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.77

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