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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.78, 6,114.56 and 2,225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.78, 6,114.56 and 2,225.94 is: 3,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.78 : 6,114.56 = 2,225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.78/6,114.56 = 2,225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.78x = 6,114.56 × 2,225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.78x = 13,610,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610,643.69/4,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.40

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