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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,102.83, 6,152.29 and 2,225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,102.83, 6,152.29 and 2,225.77 is: 3,337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,102.83 : 6,152.29 = 2,225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,102.83/6,152.29 = 2,225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,102.83x = 6,152.29 × 2,225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,102.83x = 13,693,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693,561.57/4,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.59

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