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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,091.94, 5,646.88 and 2,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,091.94, 5,646.88 and 2,228.94 is: 3,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,091.94 : 5,646.88 = 2,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,091.94/5,646.88 = 2,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,091.94x = 5,646.88 × 2,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,091.94x = 12,586,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,531.45/4,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.93

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