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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.50, 5,647.66 and 2,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.50, 5,647.66 and 2,229.50 is: 3,076.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.50 : 5,647.66 = 2,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.50/5,647.66 = 2,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.50x = 5,647.66 × 2,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.50x = 12,591,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591,457.97/4,092.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.72

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