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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.42, 5,586.69 and 2,279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.42, 5,586.69 and 2,279.79 is: 3,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.42 : 5,586.69 = 2,279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.42/5,586.69 = 2,279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.42x = 5,586.69 × 2,279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.42x = 12,736,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736,452.06/4,048.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.03

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