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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.21, 5,600.31 and 2,195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.21, 5,600.31 and 2,195.21 is: 3,029.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.21 : 5,600.31 = 2,195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.21/5,600.31 = 2,195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.21x = 5,600.31 × 2,195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.21x = 12,293,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,293,856.52/4,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.38

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