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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.88, 5,601.26 and 2,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.88, 5,601.26 and 2,195.88 is: 3,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.88 : 5,601.26 = 2,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.88/5,601.26 = 2,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.88x = 5,601.26 × 2,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.88x = 12,299,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,694.81/4,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.32

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