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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.12, 5,601.60 and 2,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.12, 5,601.60 and 2,196.12 is: 3,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.12 : 5,601.60 = 2,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.12/5,601.60 = 2,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.12x = 5,601.60 × 2,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.12x = 12,301,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301,785.79/4,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.65

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