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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.72, 5,573.55 and 2,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.72, 5,573.55 and 2,270.49 is: 3,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.72 : 5,573.55 = 2,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.72/5,573.55 = 2,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.72x = 5,573.55 × 2,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.72x = 12,654,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,689.54/4,038.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.34

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