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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.25, 5,650.08 and 2,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.25, 5,650.08 and 2,231.25 is: 3,079.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.25 : 5,650.08 = 2,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.25/5,650.08 = 2,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.25x = 5,650.08 × 2,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.25x = 12,606,741
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,741/4,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.13

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