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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.38, 5,581.15 and 2,275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.38, 5,581.15 and 2,275.95 is: 3,140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.38 : 5,581.15 = 2,275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.38/5,581.15 = 2,275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.38x = 5,581.15 × 2,275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.38x = 12,702,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,414.99/4,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.76

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