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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.50, 5,628.33 and 2,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.50, 5,628.33 and 2,215.50 is: 3,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.50 : 5,628.33 = 2,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.50/5,628.33 = 2,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.50x = 5,628.33 × 2,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.50x = 12,469,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,565.12/4,078.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.39

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