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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.28, 5,633.52 and 2,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.28, 5,633.52 and 2,219.28 is: 3,062.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.28 : 5,633.52 = 2,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.28/5,633.52 = 2,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.28x = 5,633.52 × 2,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.28x = 12,502,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,358.27/4,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.59

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