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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.48, 5,599.31 and 2,194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.48, 5,599.31 and 2,194.48 is: 3,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.48 : 5,599.31 = 2,194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.48/5,599.31 = 2,194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.48x = 5,599.31 × 2,194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.48x = 12,287,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,287,573.81/4,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.38

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