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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.88, 5,620.68 and 2,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.88, 5,620.68 and 2,210 is: 3,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.88 : 5,620.68 = 2,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.88/5,620.68 = 2,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.88x = 5,620.68 × 2,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.88x = 12,421,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421,702.80/4,072.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.86

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