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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.93, 5,602.70 and 2,196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.93, 5,602.70 and 2,196.93 is: 3,031.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.93 : 5,602.70 = 2,196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.93/5,602.70 = 2,196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.93x = 5,602.70 × 2,196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.93x = 12,308,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,739.71/4,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.76

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