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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.03, 5,576.92 and 2,248.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.03, 5,576.92 and 2,248.91 is: 3,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.03 : 5,576.92 = 2,248.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.03/5,576.92 = 2,248.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.03x = 5,576.92 × 2,248.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.03x = 12,541,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541,978.56/4,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.66

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