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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.76, 5,602.46 and 2,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.76, 5,602.46 and 2,196.76 is: 3,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.76 : 5,602.46 = 2,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.76/5,602.46 = 2,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.76x = 5,602.46 × 2,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.76x = 12,307,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,260.03/4,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.52

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