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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.24, 5,650.10 and 2,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.24, 5,650.10 and 2,231.24 is: 3,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.24 : 5,650.10 = 2,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.24/5,650.10 = 2,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.24x = 5,650.10 × 2,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.24x = 12,606,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,729.12/4,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.14

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