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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.93, 5,570.77 and 2,244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.93, 5,570.77 and 2,244.53 is: 3,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.93 : 5,570.77 = 2,244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.93/5,570.77 = 2,244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.93x = 5,570.77 × 2,244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.93x = 12,503,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,503,772.91/4,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.34

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