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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.95, 5,635.85 and 2,220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.95, 5,635.85 and 2,220.95 is: 3,064.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.95 : 5,635.85 = 2,220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.95/5,635.85 = 2,220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.95x = 5,635.85 × 2,220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.95x = 12,516,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516,901.77/4,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.90

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