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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.98, 5,623.43 and 2,211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.98, 5,623.43 and 2,211.98 is: 3,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.98 : 5,623.43 = 2,211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.98/5,623.43 = 2,211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.98x = 5,623.43 × 2,211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.98x = 12,438,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438,875.51/4,074.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.50

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