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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.72, 5,601.04 and 2,195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.72, 5,601.04 and 2,195.72 is: 3,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.72 : 5,601.04 = 2,195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.72/5,601.04 = 2,195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.72x = 5,601.04 × 2,195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.72x = 12,298,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,303.06/4,058.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.09

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