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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.04, 5,656.67 and 2,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.04, 5,656.67 and 2,236.04 is: 3,085.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.04 : 5,656.67 = 2,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.04/5,656.67 = 2,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.04x = 5,656.67 × 2,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.04x = 12,648,500.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,648,500.92/4,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.73

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