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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.55, 5,582.93 and 2,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.55, 5,582.93 and 2,277.25 is: 3,142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.55 : 5,582.93 = 2,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.55/5,582.93 = 2,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.55x = 5,582.93 × 2,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.55x = 12,713,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713,702.00/4,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.64

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