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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.76, 5,657.64 and 2,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.76, 5,657.64 and 2,236.76 is: 3,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.76 : 5,657.64 = 2,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.76/5,657.64 = 2,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.76x = 5,657.64 × 2,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.76x = 12,654,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,782.85/4,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.71

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