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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.01, 5,627.58 and 2,215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.01, 5,627.58 and 2,215.01 is: 3,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.01 : 5,627.58 = 2,215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.01/5,627.58 = 2,215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.01x = 5,627.58 × 2,215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.01x = 12,465,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465,145.98/4,078.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.67

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