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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.81, 5,580.45 and 2,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.81, 5,580.45 and 2,275.42 is: 3,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.81 : 5,580.45 = 2,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.81/5,580.45 = 2,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.81x = 5,580.45 × 2,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.81x = 12,697,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697,867.54/4,043.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.08

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