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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.38, 5,621.26 and 2,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.38, 5,621.26 and 2,210.38 is: 3,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.38 : 5,621.26 = 2,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.38/5,621.26 = 2,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.38x = 5,621.26 × 2,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.38x = 12,425,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,120.68/4,073.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.32

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