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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.38, 5,601.96 and 2,196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.38, 5,601.96 and 2,196.38 is: 3,031.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.38 : 5,601.96 = 2,196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.38/5,601.96 = 2,196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.38x = 5,601.96 × 2,196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.38x = 12,304,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304,004.90/4,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.01

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