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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.83, 5,601.18 and 2,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.83, 5,601.18 and 2,195.83 is: 3,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.83 : 5,601.18 = 2,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.83/5,601.18 = 2,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.83x = 5,601.18 × 2,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.83x = 12,299,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,239.08/4,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.24

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