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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.21, 5,619.63 and 2,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.21, 5,619.63 and 2,209.21 is: 3,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.21 : 5,619.63 = 2,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.21/5,619.63 = 2,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.21x = 5,619.63 × 2,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.21x = 12,414,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,942.79/4,072.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.70

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