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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.64, 5,602.28 and 2,196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.64, 5,602.28 and 2,196.64 is: 3,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.64 : 5,602.28 = 2,196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.64/5,602.28 = 2,196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.64x = 5,602.28 × 2,196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.64x = 12,306,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306,192.34/4,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.35

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