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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.05, 5,569.83 and 2,267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.05, 5,569.83 and 2,267.78 is: 3,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.05 : 5,569.83 = 2,267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.05/5,569.83 = 2,267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.05x = 5,569.83 × 2,267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.05x = 12,631,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,121.23/4,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.58

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