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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.58, 5,650.37 and 2,231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.58, 5,650.37 and 2,231.54 is: 3,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.58 : 5,650.37 = 2,231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.58/5,650.37 = 2,231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.58x = 5,650.37 × 2,231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.58x = 12,609,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609,026.67/4,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.44

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