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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.51, 5,570.34 and 2,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.51, 5,570.34 and 2,243.94 is: 3,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.51 : 5,570.34 = 2,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.51/5,570.34 = 2,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.51x = 5,570.34 × 2,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.51x = 12,499,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,508.74/4,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.61

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