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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,110.30, 5,672.21 and 2,221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,110.30, 5,672.21 and 2,221.87 is: 3,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,110.30 : 5,672.21 = 2,221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,110.30/5,672.21 = 2,221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,110.30x = 5,672.21 × 2,221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,110.30x = 12,602,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,913.23/4,110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.18

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