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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,093.97, 5,649.77 and 2,301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,093.97, 5,649.77 and 2,301.49 is: 3,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,093.97 : 5,649.77 = 2,301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,093.97/5,649.77 = 2,301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,093.97x = 5,649.77 × 2,301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,093.97x = 13,002,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,849.40/4,093.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.10

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