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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.71, 5,581.53 and 2,276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.71, 5,581.53 and 2,276.25 is: 3,141.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.71 : 5,581.53 = 2,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.71/5,581.53 = 2,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.71x = 5,581.53 × 2,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.71x = 12,704,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,957.66/4,044.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.13

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