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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.78, 5,569.54 and 2,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.78, 5,569.54 and 2,267.32 is: 3,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.78 : 5,569.54 = 2,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.78/5,569.54 = 2,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.78x = 5,569.54 × 2,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.78x = 12,627,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627,929.43/4,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.99

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