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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.28, 5,645.97 and 2,228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.28, 5,645.97 and 2,228.28 is: 3,075.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.28 : 5,645.97 = 2,228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.28/5,645.97 = 2,228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.28x = 5,645.97 × 2,228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.28x = 12,580,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,802.03/4,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.03

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