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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.76, 5,569.23 and 2,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.76, 5,569.23 and 2,243.23 is: 3,095.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.76 : 5,569.23 = 2,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.76/5,569.23 = 2,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.76x = 5,569.23 × 2,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.76x = 12,493,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,063.81/4,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.59

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