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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.74, 5,581.50 and 2,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.74, 5,581.50 and 2,276.24 is: 3,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.74 : 5,581.50 = 2,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.74/5,581.50 = 2,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.74x = 5,581.50 × 2,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.74x = 12,704,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,833.56/4,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.08

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