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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.96, 5,579.52 and 2,274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.96, 5,579.52 and 2,274.46 is: 3,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.96 : 5,579.52 = 2,274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.96/5,579.52 = 2,274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.96x = 5,579.52 × 2,274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.96x = 12,690,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690,395.06/4,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.89

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