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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.80, 6,109.08 and 2,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.80, 6,109.08 and 2,223.48 is: 3,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.80 : 6,109.08 = 2,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.80/6,109.08 = 2,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.80x = 6,109.08 × 2,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.80x = 13,583,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,583,417.20/4,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.15

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