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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.09, 5,569.59 and 2,267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.09, 5,569.59 and 2,267.58 is: 3,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.09 : 5,569.59 = 2,267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.09/5,569.59 = 2,267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.09x = 5,569.59 × 2,267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.09x = 12,629,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629,469.82/4,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.14

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