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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.51, 5,573.11 and 2,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.51, 5,573.11 and 2,270.11 is: 3,132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.51 : 5,573.11 = 2,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.51/5,573.11 = 2,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.51x = 5,573.11 × 2,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.51x = 12,651,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,572.74/4,038.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.73

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