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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.69, 5,591.33 and 2,188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.69, 5,591.33 and 2,188.69 is: 3,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.69 : 5,591.33 = 2,188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.69/5,591.33 = 2,188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.69x = 5,591.33 × 2,188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.69x = 12,237,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,237,671.34/4,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.39

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