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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.92, 5,602.70 and 2,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.92, 5,602.70 and 2,196.92 is: 3,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.92 : 5,602.70 = 2,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.92/5,602.70 = 2,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.92x = 5,602.70 × 2,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.92x = 12,308,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,683.68/4,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.76

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