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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.35, 5,568.21 and 2,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.35, 5,568.21 and 2,242.71 is: 3,094.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.35 : 5,568.21 = 2,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.35/5,568.21 = 2,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.35x = 5,568.21 × 2,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.35x = 12,487,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487,880.25/4,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.62

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