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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.24, 5,529.80 and 2,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.24, 5,529.80 and 2,214.72 is: 3,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.24 : 5,529.80 = 2,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.24/5,529.80 = 2,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.24x = 5,529.80 × 2,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.24x = 12,246,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,958.66/4,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.21

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