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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.52, 5,651.76 and 2,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.52, 5,651.76 and 2,232.48 is: 3,080.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.52 : 5,651.76 = 2,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.52/5,651.76 = 2,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.52x = 5,651.76 × 2,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.52x = 12,617,441.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,441.16/4,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.79

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