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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.16, 5,591.98 and 2,189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.16, 5,591.98 and 2,189.16 is: 3,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.16 : 5,591.98 = 2,189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.16/5,591.98 = 2,189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.16x = 5,591.98 × 2,189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.16x = 12,241,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241,733.46/4,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.04

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