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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.89, 5,577.40 and 2,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.89, 5,577.40 and 2,273.35 is: 3,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.89 : 5,577.40 = 2,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.89/5,577.40 = 2,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.89x = 5,577.40 × 2,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.89x = 12,679,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679,362.66/4,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.99

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