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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.95, 5,599.96 and 2,194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.95, 5,599.96 and 2,194.95 is: 3,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.95 : 5,599.96 = 2,194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.95/5,599.96 = 2,194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.95x = 5,599.96 × 2,194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.95x = 12,291,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291,632.20/4,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.03

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