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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.20, 5,651.16 and 2,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.20, 5,651.16 and 2,232.20 is: 3,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.20 : 5,651.16 = 2,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.20/5,651.16 = 2,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.20x = 5,651.16 × 2,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.20x = 12,614,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614,519.35/4,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.32

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