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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.13, 5,583.69 and 2,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.13, 5,583.69 and 2,277.77 is: 3,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.13 : 5,583.69 = 2,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.13/5,583.69 = 2,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.13x = 5,583.69 × 2,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.13x = 12,718,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,333.65/4,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.33

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