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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.74, 5,572.16 and 2,269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.74, 5,572.16 and 2,269.35 is: 3,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.74 : 5,572.16 = 2,269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.74/5,572.16 = 2,269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.74x = 5,572.16 × 2,269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.74x = 12,645,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645,181.30/4,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.75

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