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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.48, 5,576.94 and 2,272.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.48, 5,576.94 and 2,272.74 is: 3,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.48 : 5,576.94 = 2,272.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.48/5,576.94 = 2,272.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.48x = 5,576.94 × 2,272.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.48x = 12,674,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,674,934.62/4,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.21

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