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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,098.50, 5,655.94 and 2,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,098.50, 5,655.94 and 2,235.50 is: 3,085.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,098.50 : 5,655.94 = 2,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,098.50/5,655.94 = 2,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,098.50x = 5,655.94 × 2,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,098.50x = 12,643,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,853.87/4,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.00

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