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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.34, 5,645.88 and 2,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.34, 5,645.88 and 2,228.34 is: 3,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.34 : 5,645.88 = 2,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.34/5,645.88 = 2,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.34x = 5,645.88 × 2,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.34x = 12,580,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,940.24/4,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.02

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