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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.63, 5,647.83 and 2,229.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.63, 5,647.83 and 2,229.63 is: 3,076.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.63 : 5,647.83 = 2,229.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.63/5,647.83 = 2,229.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.63x = 5,647.83 × 2,229.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.63x = 12,592,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592,571.20/4,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.89

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