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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.38, 5,623.97 and 2,212.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.38, 5,623.97 and 2,212.38 is: 3,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.38 : 5,623.97 = 2,212.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.38/5,623.97 = 2,212.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.38x = 5,623.97 × 2,212.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.38x = 12,442,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442,347.69/4,075.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.05

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