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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.74, 5,575.98 and 2,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.74, 5,575.98 and 2,272.33 is: 3,135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.74 : 5,575.98 = 2,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.74/5,575.98 = 2,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.74x = 5,575.98 × 2,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.74x = 12,670,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670,466.63/4,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.68

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