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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.88, 5,628.86 and 2,215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.88, 5,628.86 and 2,215.88 is: 3,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.88 : 5,628.86 = 2,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.88/5,628.86 = 2,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.88x = 5,628.86 × 2,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.88x = 12,472,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,878.30/4,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.92

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