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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.54, 5,571.65 and 2,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.54, 5,571.65 and 2,269.24 is: 3,131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.54 : 5,571.65 = 2,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.54/5,571.65 = 2,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.54x = 5,571.65 × 2,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.54x = 12,643,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,402.79/4,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.47

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