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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.93, 5,606.78 and 2,199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.93, 5,606.78 and 2,199.93 is: 3,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.93 : 5,606.78 = 2,199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.93/5,606.78 = 2,199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.93x = 5,606.78 × 2,199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.93x = 12,334,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,334,512.53/4,062.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.87

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