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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.08, 5,619.44 and 2,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.08, 5,619.44 and 2,209.08 is: 3,048.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.08 : 5,619.44 = 2,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.08/5,619.44 = 2,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.08x = 5,619.44 × 2,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.08x = 12,413,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,792.52/4,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.51

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