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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.48, 6,111.45 and 2,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.48, 6,111.45 and 2,229.66 is: 3,336.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.48 : 6,111.45 = 2,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.48/6,111.45 = 2,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.48x = 6,111.45 × 2,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.48x = 13,626,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,626,455.61/4,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.97

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