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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.81, 5,597.02 and 2,192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.81, 5,597.02 and 2,192.81 is: 3,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.81 : 5,597.02 = 2,192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.81/5,597.02 = 2,192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.81x = 5,597.02 × 2,192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.81x = 12,273,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,273,218.16/4,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.08

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