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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.82, 5,580.19 and 2,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.82, 5,580.19 and 2,251.24 is: 3,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.82 : 5,580.19 = 2,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.82/5,580.19 = 2,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.82x = 5,580.19 × 2,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.82x = 12,562,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,367.19/4,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.56

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