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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.82, 5,619.11 and 2,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.82, 5,619.11 and 2,208.82 is: 3,048.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.82 : 5,619.11 = 2,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.82/5,619.11 = 2,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.82x = 5,619.11 × 2,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.82x = 12,411,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,602.55/4,071.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.17

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