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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.70, 5,570.73 and 2,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.70, 5,570.73 and 2,244.33 is: 3,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.70 : 5,570.73 = 2,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.70/5,570.73 = 2,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.70x = 5,570.73 × 2,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.70x = 12,502,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,566.61/4,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.22

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