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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.52, 5,576.91 and 2,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.52, 5,576.91 and 2,273.29 is: 3,136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.52 : 5,576.91 = 2,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.52/5,576.91 = 2,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.52x = 5,576.91 × 2,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.52x = 12,677,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,677,933.73/4,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.92

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