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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.79, 5,568.76 and 2,267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.79, 5,568.76 and 2,267.06 is: 3,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.79 : 5,568.76 = 2,267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.79/5,568.76 = 2,267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.79x = 5,568.76 × 2,267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.79x = 12,624,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624,688.04/4,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.18

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