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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.63, 5,646.44 and 2,228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.63, 5,646.44 and 2,228.63 is: 3,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.63 : 5,646.44 = 2,228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.63/5,646.44 = 2,228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.63x = 5,646.44 × 2,228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.63x = 12,583,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,802.92/4,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.50

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