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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.29, 5,655.72 and 2,305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.29, 5,655.72 and 2,305.81 is: 3,182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.29 : 5,655.72 = 2,305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.29/5,655.72 = 2,305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.29x = 5,655.72 × 2,305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.29x = 13,041,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041,015.73/4,098.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.06

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