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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.91, 5,584.76 and 2,278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.91, 5,584.76 and 2,278.55 is: 3,144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.91 : 5,584.76 = 2,278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.91/5,584.76 = 2,278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.91x = 5,584.76 × 2,278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.91x = 12,725,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,115.58/4,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.40

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