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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.34, 5,623.98 and 2,212.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.34, 5,623.98 and 2,212.34 is: 3,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.34 : 5,623.98 = 2,212.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.34/5,623.98 = 2,212.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.34x = 5,623.98 × 2,212.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.34x = 12,442,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442,155.91/4,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.04

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