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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.95, 5,571.32 and 2,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.95, 5,571.32 and 2,268.99 is: 3,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.95 : 5,571.32 = 2,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.95/5,571.32 = 2,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.95x = 5,571.32 × 2,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.95x = 12,641,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,258.02/4,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.39

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