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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.77, 5,637.02 and 2,221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.77, 5,637.02 and 2,221.77 is: 3,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.77 : 5,637.02 = 2,221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.77/5,637.02 = 2,221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.77x = 5,637.02 × 2,221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.77x = 12,524,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,150.82/4,084.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.06

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