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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.34, 5,569.55 and 2,267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.34, 5,569.55 and 2,267.61 is: 3,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.34 : 5,569.55 = 2,267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.34/5,569.55 = 2,267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.34x = 5,569.55 × 2,267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.34x = 12,629,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,629,543.56/4,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.96

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