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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.58, 5,617.33 and 2,207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.58, 5,617.33 and 2,207.54 is: 3,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.58 : 5,617.33 = 2,207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.58/5,617.33 = 2,207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.58x = 5,617.33 × 2,207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.58x = 12,400,480.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,400,480.67/4,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.37

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