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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.31, 5,615.66 and 2,206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.31, 5,615.66 and 2,206.31 is: 3,044.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.31 : 5,615.66 = 2,206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.31/5,615.66 = 2,206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.31x = 5,615.66 × 2,206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.31x = 12,389,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389,889.82/4,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.71

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