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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042, 5,577.96 and 2,273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042, 5,577.96 and 2,273.59 is: 3,137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042 : 5,577.96 = 2,273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042/5,577.96 = 2,273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042x = 5,577.96 × 2,273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042x = 12,681,994.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,681,994.08/4,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.55

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