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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.91, 5,626.13 and 2,213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.91, 5,626.13 and 2,213.91 is: 3,055.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.91 : 5,626.13 = 2,213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.91/5,626.13 = 2,213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.91x = 5,626.13 × 2,213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.91x = 12,455,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,751.00/4,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.19

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