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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.50, 5,646.39 and 2,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.50, 5,646.39 and 2,228.62 is: 3,075.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.50 : 5,646.39 = 2,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.50/5,646.39 = 2,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.50x = 5,646.39 × 2,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.50x = 12,583,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,657.68/4,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.56

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