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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.98, 5,579.26 and 2,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.98, 5,579.26 and 2,274.59 is: 3,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.98 : 5,579.26 = 2,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.98/5,579.26 = 2,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.98x = 5,579.26 × 2,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.98x = 12,690,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,690,537.27/4,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.91

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