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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.07, 5,583.57 and 2,277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.07, 5,583.57 and 2,277.69 is: 3,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.07 : 5,583.57 = 2,277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.07/5,583.57 = 2,277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.07x = 5,583.57 × 2,277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.07x = 12,717,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,717,641.55/4,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.21

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