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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.41, 5,619.92 and 2,209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.41, 5,619.92 and 2,209.41 is: 3,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.41 : 5,619.92 = 2,209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.41/5,619.92 = 2,209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.41x = 5,619.92 × 2,209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.41x = 12,416,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,416,696.40/4,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.98

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