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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.53, 5,571.08 and 2,269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.53, 5,571.08 and 2,269.21 is: 3,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.53 : 5,571.08 = 2,269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.53/5,571.08 = 2,269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.53x = 5,571.08 × 2,269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.53x = 12,641,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,950.45/4,037.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.11

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