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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.03, 5,581.43 and 2,276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.03, 5,581.43 and 2,276.71 is: 3,141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.03 : 5,581.43 = 2,276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.03/5,581.43 = 2,276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.03x = 5,581.43 × 2,276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.03x = 12,707,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,269.59/4,045.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.46

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