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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,081.80, 5,632.94 and 2,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,081.80, 5,632.94 and 2,218.84 is: 3,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,081.80 : 5,632.94 = 2,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,081.80/5,632.94 = 2,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,081.80x = 5,632.94 × 2,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,081.80x = 12,498,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498,592.59/4,081.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.03

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