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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.06, 5,656.80 and 2,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.06, 5,656.80 and 2,236.06 is: 3,085.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.06 : 5,656.80 = 2,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.06/5,656.80 = 2,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.06x = 5,656.80 × 2,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.06x = 12,648,944.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,648,944.21/4,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.82

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