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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088, 5,641.44 and 2,225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088, 5,641.44 and 2,225.04 is: 3,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088 : 5,641.44 = 2,225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088/5,641.44 = 2,225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088x = 5,641.44 × 2,225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088x = 12,552,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,429.66/4,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.56

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