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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.81, 6,115.74 and 2,229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.81, 6,115.74 and 2,229.15 is: 3,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.81 : 6,115.74 = 2,229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.81/6,115.74 = 2,229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.81x = 6,115.74 × 2,229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.81x = 13,632,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632,901.82/4,080.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.73

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