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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.51, 6,089.16 and 2,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.51, 6,089.16 and 2,222.29 is: 3,333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.51 : 6,089.16 = 2,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.51/6,089.16 = 2,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.51x = 6,089.16 × 2,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.51x = 13,531,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,531,879.38/4,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.38

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