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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.38, 5,650.26 and 2,231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.38, 5,650.26 and 2,231.38 is: 3,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.38 : 5,650.26 = 2,231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.38/5,650.26 = 2,231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.38x = 5,650.26 × 2,231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.38x = 12,607,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,877.16/4,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.31

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