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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.75, 5,602.47 and 2,196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.75, 5,602.47 and 2,196.75 is: 3,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.75 : 5,602.47 = 2,196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.75/5,602.47 = 2,196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.75x = 5,602.47 × 2,196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.75x = 12,307,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,225.97/4,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.52

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