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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.92, 5,566.78 and 2,216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.92, 5,566.78 and 2,216.97 is: 3,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.92 : 5,566.78 = 2,216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.92/5,566.78 = 2,216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.92x = 5,566.78 × 2,216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.92x = 12,341,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341,367.49/4,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.40

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