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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.26, 5,656.96 and 2,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.26, 5,656.96 and 2,236.26 is: 3,086.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.26 : 5,656.96 = 2,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.26/5,656.96 = 2,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.26x = 5,656.96 × 2,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.26x = 12,650,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650,433.37/4,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.03

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