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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.64, 5,647.49 and 2,299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.64, 5,647.49 and 2,299.99 is: 3,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.64 : 5,647.49 = 2,299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.64/5,647.49 = 2,299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.64x = 5,647.49 × 2,299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.64x = 12,989,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,989,165.99/4,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.78

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