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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.26, 5,650.08 and 2,231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.26, 5,650.08 and 2,231.26 is: 3,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.26 : 5,650.08 = 2,231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.26/5,650.08 = 2,231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.26x = 5,650.08 × 2,231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.26x = 12,606,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,797.50/4,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.14

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