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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.68, 5,577.32 and 2,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.68, 5,577.32 and 2,273.44 is: 3,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.68 : 5,577.32 = 2,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.68/5,577.32 = 2,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.68x = 5,577.32 × 2,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.68x = 12,679,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679,702.38/4,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.24

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