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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.23, 5,598.97 and 2,194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.23, 5,598.97 and 2,194.23 is: 3,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.23 : 5,598.97 = 2,194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.23/5,598.97 = 2,194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.23x = 5,598.97 × 2,194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.23x = 12,285,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285,422.46/4,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.03

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