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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.76, 5,571.72 and 2,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.76, 5,571.72 and 2,269.98 is: 3,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.76 : 5,571.72 = 2,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.76/5,571.72 = 2,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.76x = 5,571.72 × 2,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.76x = 12,647,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,647,692.97/4,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.35

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