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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.10, 5,649.86 and 2,231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.10, 5,649.86 and 2,231.10 is: 3,078.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.10 : 5,649.86 = 2,231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.10/5,649.86 = 2,231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.10x = 5,649.86 × 2,231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.10x = 12,605,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,391.49/4,094.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.92

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