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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.52, 5,649.08 and 2,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.52, 5,649.08 and 2,230.52 is: 3,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.52 : 5,649.08 = 2,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.52/5,649.08 = 2,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.52x = 5,649.08 × 2,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.52x = 12,600,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,385.92/4,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.13

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