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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.97, 5,584.67 and 2,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.97, 5,584.67 and 2,254.38 is: 3,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.97 : 5,584.67 = 2,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.97/5,584.67 = 2,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.97x = 5,584.67 × 2,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.97x = 12,589,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,957.08/4,046.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.96

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