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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,012.04, 5,536.59 and 2,219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,012.04, 5,536.59 and 2,219.65 is: 3,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,012.04 : 5,536.59 = 2,219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,012.04/5,536.59 = 2,219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,012.04x = 5,536.59 × 2,219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,012.04x = 12,289,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,289,291.99/4,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.10

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