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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.32, 5,647.38 and 2,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.32, 5,647.38 and 2,229.32 is: 3,076.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.32 : 5,647.38 = 2,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.32/5,647.38 = 2,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.32x = 5,647.38 × 2,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.32x = 12,589,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,817.18/4,092.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.45

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