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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.06, 5,644.29 and 2,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.06, 5,644.29 and 2,227.06 is: 3,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.06 : 5,644.29 = 2,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.06/5,644.29 = 2,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.06x = 5,644.29 × 2,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.06x = 12,570,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570,172.49/4,090.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.35

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