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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.59, 5,628.47 and 2,215.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.59, 5,628.47 and 2,215.59 is: 3,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.59 : 5,628.47 = 2,215.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.59/5,628.47 = 2,215.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.59x = 5,628.47 × 2,215.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.59x = 12,470,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,391.88/4,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.52

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