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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.15, 5,649.91 and 2,231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.15, 5,649.91 and 2,231.15 is: 3,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.15 : 5,649.91 = 2,231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.15/5,649.91 = 2,231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.15x = 5,649.91 × 2,231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.15x = 12,605,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,762.87/4,094.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.97

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