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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.02, 5,601.48 and 2,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.02, 5,601.48 and 2,196.02 is: 3,030.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.02 : 5,601.48 = 2,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.02/5,601.48 = 2,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.02x = 5,601.48 × 2,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.02x = 12,300,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300,962.11/4,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.53

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