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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.98, 5,601.36 and 2,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.98, 5,601.36 and 2,195.98 is: 3,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.98 : 5,601.36 = 2,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.98/5,601.36 = 2,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.98x = 5,601.36 × 2,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.98x = 12,300,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300,474.53/4,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.43

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