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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.14, 5,644.44 and 2,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.14, 5,644.44 and 2,227.14 is: 3,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.14 : 5,644.44 = 2,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.14/5,644.44 = 2,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.14x = 5,644.44 × 2,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.14x = 12,570,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570,958.10/4,090.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.48

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