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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.03, 5,584.55 and 2,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.03, 5,584.55 and 2,254.43 is: 3,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.03 : 5,584.55 = 2,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.03/5,584.55 = 2,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.03x = 5,584.55 × 2,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.03x = 12,589,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,979.75/4,047.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.92

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