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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.46, 5,575.68 and 2,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.46, 5,575.68 and 2,272.14 is: 3,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.46 : 5,575.68 = 2,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.46/5,575.68 = 2,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.46x = 5,575.68 × 2,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.46x = 12,668,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668,725.56/4,040.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.47

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