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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.20, 5,584.08 and 2,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.20, 5,584.08 and 2,277.70 is: 3,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.20 : 5,584.08 = 2,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.20/5,584.08 = 2,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.20x = 5,584.08 × 2,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.20x = 12,718,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,718,859.02/4,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.41

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