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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.20, 5,601.69 and 2,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.20, 5,601.69 and 2,196.20 is: 3,030.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.20 : 5,601.69 = 2,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.20/5,601.69 = 2,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.20x = 5,601.69 × 2,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.20x = 12,302,403.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,403.57/4,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.75

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