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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.77, 5,602.43 and 2,196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.77, 5,602.43 and 2,196.77 is: 3,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.77 : 5,602.43 = 2,196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.77/5,602.43 = 2,196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.77x = 5,602.43 × 2,196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.77x = 12,307,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,239.17/4,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.51

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