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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.14, 5,649.94 and 2,231.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.14, 5,649.94 and 2,231.14 is: 3,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.14 : 5,649.94 = 2,231.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.14/5,649.94 = 2,231.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.14x = 5,649.94 × 2,231.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.14x = 12,605,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,807.13/4,094.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.99

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