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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.26, 5,529.91 and 2,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.26, 5,529.91 and 2,214.87 is: 3,056.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.26 : 5,529.91 = 2,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.26/5,529.91 = 2,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.26x = 5,529.91 × 2,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.26x = 12,248,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,031.76/4,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.46

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