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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.78, 6,045.63 and 2,277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.78, 6,045.63 and 2,277.46 is: 3,410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.78 : 6,045.63 = 2,277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.78/6,045.63 = 2,277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.78x = 6,045.63 × 2,277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.78x = 13,768,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768,680.50/4,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.81

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