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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.50, 5,602.11 and 2,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.50, 5,602.11 and 2,196.50 is: 3,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.50 : 5,602.11 = 2,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.50/5,602.11 = 2,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.50x = 5,602.11 × 2,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.50x = 12,305,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305,034.62/4,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.17

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