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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.77, 5,573.18 and 2,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.77, 5,573.18 and 2,270.05 is: 3,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.77 : 5,573.18 = 2,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.77/5,573.18 = 2,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.77x = 5,573.18 × 2,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.77x = 12,651,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,651,358.04/4,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.48

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