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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.08, 5,636.04 and 2,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.08, 5,636.04 and 2,221.08 is: 3,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.08 : 5,636.04 = 2,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.08/5,636.04 = 2,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.08x = 5,636.04 × 2,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.08x = 12,518,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518,095.72/4,084.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.10

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