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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.08, 5,620.82 and 2,210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.08, 5,620.82 and 2,210.08 is: 3,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.08 : 5,620.82 = 2,210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.08/5,620.82 = 2,210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.08x = 5,620.82 × 2,210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.08x = 12,422,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,461.87/4,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.89

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