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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.67, 5,579.84 and 2,275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.67, 5,579.84 and 2,275.25 is: 3,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.67 : 5,579.84 = 2,275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.67/5,579.84 = 2,275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.67x = 5,579.84 × 2,275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.67x = 12,695,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695,491.68/4,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.60

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