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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.20, 6,084.60 and 2,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.20, 6,084.60 and 2,206.40 is: 3,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.20 : 6,084.60 = 2,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.20/6,084.60 = 2,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.20x = 6,084.60 × 2,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.20x = 13,425,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,061.44/4,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.32

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