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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.28, 5,648.76 and 2,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.28, 5,648.76 and 2,230.24 is: 3,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.28 : 5,648.76 = 2,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.28/5,648.76 = 2,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.28x = 5,648.76 × 2,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.28x = 12,598,090.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,090.50/4,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.75

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