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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.63, 5,649.21 and 2,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.63, 5,649.21 and 2,230.63 is: 3,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.63 : 5,649.21 = 2,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.63/5,649.21 = 2,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.63x = 5,649.21 × 2,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.63x = 12,601,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,297.30/4,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.27

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