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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.82, 5,571.90 and 2,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.82, 5,571.90 and 2,269.11 is: 3,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.82 : 5,571.90 = 2,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.82/5,571.90 = 2,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.82x = 5,571.90 × 2,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.82x = 12,643,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,254.01/4,037.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.21

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