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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.55, 5,579.94 and 2,275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.55, 5,579.94 and 2,275.23 is: 3,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.55 : 5,579.94 = 2,275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.55/5,579.94 = 2,275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.55x = 5,579.94 × 2,275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.55x = 12,695,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695,646.89/4,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.73

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