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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.88, 5,571.20 and 2,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.88, 5,571.20 and 2,244.76 is: 3,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.88 : 5,571.20 = 2,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.88/5,571.20 = 2,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.88x = 5,571.20 × 2,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.88x = 12,506,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,506,006.91/4,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.94

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