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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.85, 5,637.11 and 2,221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.85, 5,637.11 and 2,221.85 is: 3,066.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.85 : 5,637.11 = 2,221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.85/5,637.11 = 2,221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.85x = 5,637.11 × 2,221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.85x = 12,524,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524,812.85/4,084.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.16

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