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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.29, 5,592.15 and 2,189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.29, 5,592.15 and 2,189.29 is: 3,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.29 : 5,592.15 = 2,189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.29/5,592.15 = 2,189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.29x = 5,592.15 × 2,189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.29x = 12,242,810.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242,810.11/4,052.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.21

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