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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.28, 5,601.83 and 2,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.28, 5,601.83 and 2,196.28 is: 3,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.28 : 5,601.83 = 2,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.28/5,601.83 = 2,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.28x = 5,601.83 × 2,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.28x = 12,303,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303,183.21/4,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.88

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