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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.21, 5,583.63 and 2,253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.21, 5,583.63 and 2,253.63 is: 3,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.21 : 5,583.63 = 2,253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.21/5,583.63 = 2,253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.21x = 5,583.63 × 2,253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.21x = 12,583,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,436.08/4,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.94

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