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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.69, 5,570.02 and 2,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.69, 5,570.02 and 2,358.16 is: 3,253.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.69 : 5,570.02 = 2,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.69/5,570.02 = 2,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.69x = 5,570.02 × 2,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.69x = 13,135,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135,005.45/4,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.91

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