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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.09, 5,569.55 and 2,357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.09, 5,569.55 and 2,357.98 is: 3,253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.09 : 5,569.55 = 2,357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.09/5,569.55 = 2,357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.09x = 5,569.55 × 2,357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.09x = 13,132,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132,865.56/4,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.86

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