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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.89, 5,601.24 and 2,195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.89, 5,601.24 and 2,195.89 is: 3,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.89 : 5,601.24 = 2,195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.89/5,601.24 = 2,195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.89x = 5,601.24 × 2,195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.89x = 12,299,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,706.90/4,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.31

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