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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.72, 5,570.37 and 2,267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.72, 5,570.37 and 2,267.98 is: 3,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.72 : 5,570.37 = 2,267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.72/5,570.37 = 2,267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.72x = 5,570.37 × 2,267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.72x = 12,633,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,487.75/4,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.64

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