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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.72, 5,595.52 and 2,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.72, 5,595.52 and 2,191.72 is: 3,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.72 : 5,595.52 = 2,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.72/5,595.52 = 2,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.72x = 5,595.52 × 2,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.72x = 12,263,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263,813.09/4,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.58

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