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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.41, 5,570.82 and 2,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.41, 5,570.82 and 2,268.18 is: 3,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.41 : 5,570.82 = 2,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.41/5,570.82 = 2,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.41x = 5,570.82 × 2,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.41x = 12,635,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,622.51/4,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.41

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