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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.68, 5,601 and 2,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.68, 5,601 and 2,195.68 is: 3,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.68 : 5,601 = 2,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.68/5,601 = 2,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.68x = 5,601 × 2,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.68x = 12,298,003.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,003.68/4,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.05

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