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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.26, 5,645.98 and 2,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.26, 5,645.98 and 2,228.26 is: 3,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.26 : 5,645.98 = 2,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.26/5,645.98 = 2,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.26x = 5,645.98 × 2,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.26x = 12,580,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,711.39/4,091.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.02

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