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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.44, 6,231.99 and 2,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.44, 6,231.99 and 2,205.80 is: 3,309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.44 : 6,231.99 = 2,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.44/6,231.99 = 2,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.44x = 6,231.99 × 2,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.44x = 13,746,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,746,492.38/4,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.66

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