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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,043.99, 5,579.79 and 2,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,043.99, 5,579.79 and 2,274.95 is: 3,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,043.99 : 5,579.79 = 2,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,043.99/5,579.79 = 2,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,043.99x = 5,579.79 × 2,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,043.99x = 12,693,748.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,693,748.68/4,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.91

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