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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.24, 5,651.48 and 2,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.24, 5,651.48 and 2,232.24 is: 3,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.24 : 5,651.48 = 2,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.24/5,651.48 = 2,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.24x = 5,651.48 × 2,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.24x = 12,615,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615,459.72/4,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.52

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