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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.94, 5,679.95 and 2,227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.94, 5,679.95 and 2,227.48 is: 3,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.94 : 5,679.95 = 2,227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.94/5,679.95 = 2,227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.94x = 5,679.95 × 2,227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.94x = 12,651,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,958.04/4,115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.90

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