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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.95, 5,626.17 and 2,213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.95, 5,626.17 and 2,213.95 is: 3,055.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.95 : 5,626.17 = 2,213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.95/5,626.17 = 2,213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.95x = 5,626.17 × 2,213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.95x = 12,456,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,059.07/4,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.24

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