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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.13, 5,649.90 and 2,231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.13, 5,649.90 and 2,231.13 is: 3,078.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.13 : 5,649.90 = 2,231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.13/5,649.90 = 2,231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.13x = 5,649.90 × 2,231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.13x = 12,605,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,621.98/4,094.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.95

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