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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.64, 5,579.90 and 2,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.64, 5,579.90 and 2,275.54 is: 3,140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.64 : 5,579.90 = 2,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.64/5,579.90 = 2,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.64x = 5,579.90 × 2,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.64x = 12,697,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697,274.27/4,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.06

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