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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.78, 5,576.84 and 2,362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.78, 5,576.84 and 2,362.86 is: 3,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.78 : 5,576.84 = 2,362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.78/5,576.84 = 2,362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.78x = 5,576.84 × 2,362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.78x = 13,177,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177,280.35/4,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.27

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