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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.96, 5,572.36 and 2,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.96, 5,572.36 and 2,269.57 is: 3,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.96 : 5,572.36 = 2,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.96/5,572.36 = 2,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.96x = 5,572.36 × 2,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.96x = 12,646,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,646,860.44/4,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.99

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