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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.79, 6,078.40 and 2,203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.79, 6,078.40 and 2,203.67 is: 3,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.79 : 6,078.40 = 2,203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.79/6,078.40 = 2,203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.79x = 6,078.40 × 2,203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.79x = 13,394,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394,787.73/4,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.45

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