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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.40, 5,568.15 and 2,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.40, 5,568.15 and 2,267.08 is: 3,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.40 : 5,568.15 = 2,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.40/5,568.15 = 2,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.40x = 5,568.15 × 2,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.40x = 12,623,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,623,441.50/4,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.18

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