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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.08, 5,648.46 and 2,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.08, 5,648.46 and 2,230.20 is: 3,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.08 : 5,648.46 = 2,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.08/5,648.46 = 2,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.08x = 5,648.46 × 2,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.08x = 12,597,195.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,195.49/4,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.68

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