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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.07, 5,591.85 and 2,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.07, 5,591.85 and 2,189.07 is: 3,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.07 : 5,591.85 = 2,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.07/5,591.85 = 2,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.07x = 5,591.85 × 2,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.07x = 12,240,917.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,917.65/4,052.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.91

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