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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.43, 5,650.47 and 2,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.43, 5,650.47 and 2,231.43 is: 3,079.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.43 : 5,650.47 = 2,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.43/5,650.47 = 2,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.43x = 5,650.47 × 2,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.43x = 12,608,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,628.27/4,094.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.46

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