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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.71, 5,628.65 and 2,215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.71, 5,628.65 and 2,215.71 is: 3,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.71 : 5,628.65 = 2,215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.71/5,628.65 = 2,215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.71x = 5,628.65 × 2,215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.71x = 12,471,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471,445.01/4,078.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.69

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