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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.97, 5,626.24 and 2,213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.97, 5,626.24 and 2,213.97 is: 3,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.97 : 5,626.24 = 2,213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.97/5,626.24 = 2,213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.97x = 5,626.24 × 2,213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.97x = 12,456,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,326.57/4,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.29

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