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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.64, 5,650.59 and 2,231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.64, 5,650.59 and 2,231.64 is: 3,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.64 : 5,650.59 = 2,231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.64/5,650.59 = 2,231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.64x = 5,650.59 × 2,231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.64x = 12,610,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,082.67/4,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.66

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