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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.77, 5,596.96 and 2,192.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.77, 5,596.96 and 2,192.77 is: 3,026.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.77 : 5,596.96 = 2,192.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.77/5,596.96 = 2,192.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.77x = 5,596.96 × 2,192.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.77x = 12,272,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,272,813.95/4,055.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.02

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