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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.77, 5,584.46 and 2,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.77, 5,584.46 and 2,278.34 is: 3,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.77 : 5,584.46 = 2,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.77/5,584.46 = 2,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.77x = 5,584.46 × 2,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.77x = 12,723,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,298.60/4,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.06

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