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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.84, 6,112.79 and 2,225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.84, 6,112.79 and 2,225.39 is: 3,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.84 : 6,112.79 = 2,225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.84/6,112.79 = 2,225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.84x = 6,112.79 × 2,225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.84x = 13,603,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603,300.05/4,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.72

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