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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.76, 5,584.68 and 2,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.76, 5,584.68 and 2,278.26 is: 3,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.76 : 5,584.68 = 2,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.76/5,584.68 = 2,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.76x = 5,584.68 × 2,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.76x = 12,723,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,353.06/4,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.08

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