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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.79, 5,606.64 and 2,199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.79, 5,606.64 and 2,199.79 is: 3,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.79 : 5,606.64 = 2,199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.79/5,606.64 = 2,199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.79x = 5,606.64 × 2,199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.79x = 12,333,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,333,430.61/4,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.70

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