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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.81, 6,109.74 and 2,225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.81, 6,109.74 and 2,225.15 is: 3,334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.81 : 6,109.74 = 2,225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.81/6,109.74 = 2,225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.81x = 6,109.74 × 2,225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.81x = 13,595,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,595,087.96/4,076.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.74

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