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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.23, 5,569.97 and 2,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.23, 5,569.97 and 2,243.70 is: 3,096.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.23 : 5,569.97 = 2,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.23/5,569.97 = 2,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.23x = 5,569.97 × 2,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.23x = 12,497,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,497,330.47/4,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.29

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