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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.92, 6,069.92 and 2,196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.92, 6,069.92 and 2,196.55 is: 3,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.92 : 6,069.92 = 2,196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.92/6,069.92 = 2,196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.92x = 6,069.92 × 2,196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.92x = 13,332,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332,882.78/4,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.39

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