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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.97, 5,580.99 and 2,275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.97, 5,580.99 and 2,275.59 is: 3,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.97 : 5,580.99 = 2,275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.97/5,580.99 = 2,275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.97x = 5,580.99 × 2,275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.97x = 12,700,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,700,045.03/4,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.49

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