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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.92, 5,642.66 and 2,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.92, 5,642.66 and 2,225.92 is: 3,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.92 : 5,642.66 = 2,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.92/5,642.66 = 2,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.92x = 5,642.66 × 2,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.92x = 12,560,109.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,109.75/4,088.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.74

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