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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,090.94, 5,644.88 and 2,298.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,090.94, 5,644.88 and 2,298.07 is: 3,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,090.94 : 5,644.88 = 2,298.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,090.94/5,644.88 = 2,298.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,090.94x = 5,644.88 × 2,298.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,090.94x = 12,972,317.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972,317.89/4,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.99

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