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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.08, 5,601.50 and 2,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.08, 5,601.50 and 2,196.08 is: 3,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.08 : 5,601.50 = 2,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.08/5,601.50 = 2,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.08x = 5,601.50 × 2,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.08x = 12,301,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301,342.12/4,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.57

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