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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.66, 5,649.24 and 2,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.66, 5,649.24 and 2,230.66 is: 3,078.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.66 : 5,649.24 = 2,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.66/5,649.24 = 2,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.66x = 5,649.24 × 2,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.66x = 12,601,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,517.35/4,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.30

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