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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.49, 5,582.91 and 2,277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.49, 5,582.91 and 2,277.08 is: 3,142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.49 : 5,582.91 = 2,277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.49/5,582.91 = 2,277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.49x = 5,582.91 × 2,277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.49x = 12,712,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712,732.70/4,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.45

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