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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.73, 5,570.06 and 2,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.73, 5,570.06 and 2,267.97 is: 3,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.73 : 5,570.06 = 2,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.73/5,570.06 = 2,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.73x = 5,570.06 × 2,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.73x = 12,632,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,632,717.64/4,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.45

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