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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.22, 5,809.04 and 2,716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.22, 5,809.04 and 2,716.02 is: 3,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.22 : 5,809.04 = 2,716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.22/5,809.04 = 2,716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.22x = 5,809.04 × 2,716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.22x = 15,777,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777,468.82/4,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.09

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