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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059, 5,601.46 and 2,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059, 5,601.46 and 2,196.04 is: 3,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059 : 5,601.46 = 2,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059/5,601.46 = 2,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059x = 5,601.46 × 2,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059x = 12,301,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301,030.22/4,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.56

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