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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036, 5,569.62 and 2,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036, 5,569.62 and 2,267.56 is: 3,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036 : 5,569.62 = 2,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036/5,569.62 = 2,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036x = 5,569.62 × 2,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036x = 12,629,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629,447.53/4,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.20

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