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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,006.79, 5,529.34 and 2,214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,006.79, 5,529.34 and 2,214.39 is: 3,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,006.79 : 5,529.34 = 2,214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,006.79/5,529.34 = 2,214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,006.79x = 5,529.34 × 2,214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,006.79x = 12,244,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244,117.97/4,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.85

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