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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007.54, 5,530.72 and 2,215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007.54, 5,530.72 and 2,215.16 is: 3,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007.54 : 5,530.72 = 2,215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007.54/5,530.72 = 2,215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007.54x = 5,530.72 × 2,215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007.54x = 12,251,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,251,429.72/4,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.09

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