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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.03, 5,649.77 and 2,231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.03, 5,649.77 and 2,231.03 is: 3,078.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.03 : 5,649.77 = 2,231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.03/5,649.77 = 2,231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.03x = 5,649.77 × 2,231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.03x = 12,604,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,806.36/4,094.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.83

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