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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.02, 5,569.56 and 2,243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.02, 5,569.56 and 2,243.58 is: 3,096.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.02 : 5,569.56 = 2,243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.02/5,569.56 = 2,243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.02x = 5,569.56 × 2,243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.02x = 12,495,753.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495,753.42/4,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.06

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