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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.65, 5,586.96 and 2,280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.65, 5,586.96 and 2,280.24 is: 3,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.65 : 5,586.96 = 2,280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.65/5,586.96 = 2,280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.65x = 5,586.96 × 2,280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.65x = 12,739,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,739,609.67/4,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.63

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