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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.51, 5,570.35 and 2,268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.51, 5,570.35 and 2,268.11 is: 3,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.51 : 5,570.35 = 2,268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.51/5,570.35 = 2,268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.51x = 5,570.35 × 2,268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.51x = 12,634,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,634,166.54/4,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.97

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