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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.91, 5,597.17 and 2,192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.91, 5,597.17 and 2,192.91 is: 3,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.91 : 5,597.17 = 2,192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.91/5,597.17 = 2,192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.91x = 5,597.17 × 2,192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.91x = 12,274,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,063.59/4,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.22

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