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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.64, 5,576.81 and 2,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.64, 5,576.81 and 2,273.14 is: 3,136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.64 : 5,576.81 = 2,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.64/5,576.81 = 2,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.64x = 5,576.81 × 2,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.64x = 12,676,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676,865.49/4,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.56

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