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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.53, 5,657.36 and 2,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.53, 5,657.36 and 2,236.53 is: 3,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.53 : 5,657.36 = 2,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.53/5,657.36 = 2,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.53x = 5,657.36 × 2,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.53x = 12,652,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652,855.36/4,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.42

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