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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.08, 5,598.77 and 2,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.08, 5,598.77 and 2,194.08 is: 3,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.08 : 5,598.77 = 2,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.08/5,598.77 = 2,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.08x = 5,598.77 × 2,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.08x = 12,284,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284,146.54/4,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.83

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