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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.66, 5,569.03 and 2,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.66, 5,569.03 and 2,357.22 is: 3,252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.66 : 5,569.03 = 2,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.66/5,569.03 = 2,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.66x = 5,569.03 × 2,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.66x = 13,127,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,127,428.90/4,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.86

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