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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.28, 5,655.66 and 2,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.28, 5,655.66 and 2,235.28 is: 3,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.28 : 5,655.66 = 2,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.28/5,655.66 = 2,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.28x = 5,655.66 × 2,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.28x = 12,641,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,983.68/4,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.70

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