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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.97, 5,624.86 and 2,212.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.97, 5,624.86 and 2,212.97 is: 3,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.97 : 5,624.86 = 2,212.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.97/5,624.86 = 2,212.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.97x = 5,624.86 × 2,212.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.97x = 12,447,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,612.78/4,075.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.91

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