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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.28, 5,637.72 and 2,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.28, 5,637.72 and 2,222.28 is: 3,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.28 : 5,637.72 = 2,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.28/5,637.72 = 2,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.28x = 5,637.72 × 2,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.28x = 12,528,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,592.40/4,085.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.76

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