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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.66, 5,650.63 and 2,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.66, 5,650.63 and 2,231.66 is: 3,079.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.66 : 5,650.63 = 2,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.66/5,650.63 = 2,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.66x = 5,650.63 × 2,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.66x = 12,610,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,245.53/4,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.68

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