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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.94, 5,628.93 and 2,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.94, 5,628.93 and 2,215.94 is: 3,057.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.94 : 5,628.93 = 2,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.94/5,628.93 = 2,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.94x = 5,628.93 × 2,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.94x = 12,473,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,473,371.14/4,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.99

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