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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.14, 5,619.57 and 2,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.14, 5,619.57 and 2,209.14 is: 3,048.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.14 : 5,619.57 = 2,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.14/5,619.57 = 2,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.14x = 5,619.57 × 2,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.14x = 12,414,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,416.87/4,072.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.62

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