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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.62, 5,582.92 and 2,277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.62, 5,582.92 and 2,277.19 is: 3,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.62 : 5,582.92 = 2,277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.62/5,582.92 = 2,277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.62x = 5,582.92 × 2,277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.62x = 12,713,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,713,349.94/4,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.50

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