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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.55, 5,582.97 and 2,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.55, 5,582.97 and 2,277.22 is: 3,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.55 : 5,582.97 = 2,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.55/5,582.97 = 2,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.55x = 5,582.97 × 2,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.55x = 12,713,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713,650.94/4,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.63

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