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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.92, 5,569.31 and 2,243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.92, 5,569.31 and 2,243.28 is: 3,095.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.92 : 5,569.31 = 2,243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.92/5,569.31 = 2,243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.92x = 5,569.31 × 2,243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.92x = 12,493,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,493,510.52/4,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.58

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