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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.46, 5,570.16 and 2,268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.46, 5,570.16 and 2,268.14 is: 3,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.46 : 5,570.16 = 2,268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.46/5,570.16 = 2,268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.46x = 5,570.16 × 2,268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.46x = 12,633,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,902.70/4,036.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.95

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