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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.76, 5,599.72 and 2,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.76, 5,599.72 and 2,194.76 is: 3,028.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.76 : 5,599.72 = 2,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.76/5,599.72 = 2,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.76x = 5,599.72 × 2,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.76x = 12,290,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290,041.47/4,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.77

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