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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.71, 5,573.49 and 2,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.71, 5,573.49 and 2,270.43 is: 3,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.71 : 5,573.49 = 2,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.71/5,573.49 = 2,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.71x = 5,573.49 × 2,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.71x = 12,654,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,218.90/4,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.24

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