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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.80, 6,841.80 and 2,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.80, 6,841.80 and 2,221.80 is: 3,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.80 : 6,841.80 = 2,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.80/6,841.80 = 2,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.80x = 6,841.80 × 2,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.80x = 15,201,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,111.24/4,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.26

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