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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.22, 5,598.98 and 2,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.22, 5,598.98 and 2,194.22 is: 3,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.22 : 5,598.98 = 2,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.22/5,598.98 = 2,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.22x = 5,598.98 × 2,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.22x = 12,285,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285,384.15/4,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.03

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