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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.44, 5,592.36 and 2,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.44, 5,592.36 and 2,189.44 is: 3,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.44 : 5,592.36 = 2,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.44/5,592.36 = 2,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.44x = 5,592.36 × 2,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.44x = 12,244,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244,130.91/4,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.42

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