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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.52, 5,650.52 and 2,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.52, 5,650.52 and 2,231.52 is: 3,079.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.52 : 5,650.52 = 2,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.52/5,650.52 = 2,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.52x = 5,650.52 × 2,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.52x = 12,609,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609,248.39/4,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.54

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