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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.36, 5,647.52 and 2,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.36, 5,647.52 and 2,229.36 is: 3,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.36 : 5,647.52 = 2,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.36/5,647.52 = 2,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.36x = 5,647.52 × 2,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.36x = 12,590,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,355.19/4,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.55

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