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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.08, 5,656.80 and 2,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.08, 5,656.80 and 2,236.08 is: 3,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.08 : 5,656.80 = 2,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.08/5,656.80 = 2,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.08x = 5,656.80 × 2,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.08x = 12,649,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649,057.34/4,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.83

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