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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.96, 5,584.98 and 2,278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.96, 5,584.98 and 2,278.68 is: 3,144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.96 : 5,584.98 = 2,278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.96/5,584.98 = 2,278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.96x = 5,584.98 × 2,278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.96x = 12,726,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,382.23/4,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.68

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