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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.58, 5,573.76 and 2,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.58, 5,573.76 and 2,270.26 is: 3,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.58 : 5,573.76 = 2,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.58/5,573.76 = 2,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.58x = 5,573.76 × 2,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.58x = 12,653,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,653,884.38/4,038.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.25

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