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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.70, 5,585.93 and 2,279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.70, 5,585.93 and 2,279.37 is: 3,145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.70 : 5,585.93 = 2,279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.70/5,585.93 = 2,279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.70x = 5,585.93 × 2,279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.70x = 12,732,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732,361.94/4,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.58

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