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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.52, 5,580.32 and 2,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.52, 5,580.32 and 2,251.13 is: 3,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.52 : 5,580.32 = 2,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.52/5,580.32 = 2,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.52x = 5,580.32 × 2,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.52x = 12,561,986.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561,986.60/4,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.70

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