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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.60, 5,581.44 and 2,276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.60, 5,581.44 and 2,276.58 is: 3,141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.60 : 5,581.44 = 2,276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.60/5,581.44 = 2,276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.60x = 5,581.44 × 2,276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.60x = 12,706,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706,594.68/4,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.62

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