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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.89, 5,639.82 and 2,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.89, 5,639.82 and 2,294.41 is: 3,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.89 : 5,639.82 = 2,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.89/5,639.82 = 2,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.89x = 5,639.82 × 2,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.89x = 12,940,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,019.74/4,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.23

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