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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.84, 5,623.29 and 2,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.84, 5,623.29 and 2,211.84 is: 3,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.84 : 5,623.29 = 2,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.84/5,623.29 = 2,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.84x = 5,623.29 × 2,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.84x = 12,437,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,437,817.75/4,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.35

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