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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.58, 5,571.86 and 2,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.58, 5,571.86 and 2,269.19 is: 3,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.58 : 5,571.86 = 2,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.58/5,571.86 = 2,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.58x = 5,571.86 × 2,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.58x = 12,643,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,611.58/4,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.48

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