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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,092.82, 5,648.08 and 2,229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,092.82, 5,648.08 and 2,229.82 is: 3,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,092.82 : 5,648.08 = 2,229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,092.82/5,648.08 = 2,229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,092.82x = 5,648.08 × 2,229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,092.82x = 12,594,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594,201.75/4,092.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.15

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