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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.74, 5,582.99 and 2,253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.74, 5,582.99 and 2,253.17 is: 3,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.74 : 5,582.99 = 2,253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.74/5,582.99 = 2,253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.74x = 5,582.99 × 2,253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.74x = 12,579,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579,386.40/4,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.29

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