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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,080.10, 5,630.52 and 2,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,080.10, 5,630.52 and 2,217.10 is: 3,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,080.10 : 5,630.52 = 2,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,080.10/5,630.52 = 2,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,080.10x = 5,630.52 × 2,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,080.10x = 12,483,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,483,425.89/4,080.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.59

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