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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.72, 5,606.49 and 2,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.72, 5,606.49 and 2,199.72 is: 3,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.72 : 5,606.49 = 2,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.72/5,606.49 = 2,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.72x = 5,606.49 × 2,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.72x = 12,332,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,708.18/4,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.58

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