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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.66, 5,579.86 and 2,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.66, 5,579.86 and 2,275.24 is: 3,139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.66 : 5,579.86 = 2,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.66/5,579.86 = 2,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.66x = 5,579.86 × 2,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.66x = 12,695,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695,520.67/4,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.61

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