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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.85, 5,569.15 and 2,243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.85, 5,569.15 and 2,243.18 is: 3,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.85 : 5,569.15 = 2,243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.85/5,569.15 = 2,243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.85x = 5,569.15 × 2,243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.85x = 12,492,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492,623.08/4,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.42

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