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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.47, 5,657.09 and 2,236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.47, 5,657.09 and 2,236.47 is: 3,086.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.47 : 5,657.09 = 2,236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.47/5,657.09 = 2,236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.47x = 5,657.09 × 2,236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.47x = 12,651,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,912.07/4,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.23

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