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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.66, 5,606.47 and 2,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.66, 5,606.47 and 2,199.66 is: 3,035.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.66 : 5,606.47 = 2,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.66/5,606.47 = 2,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.66x = 5,606.47 × 2,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.66x = 12,332,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,297.15/4,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.53

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