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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,038.88, 5,573.58 and 2,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,038.88, 5,573.58 and 2,270.46 is: 3,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,038.88 : 5,573.58 = 2,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,038.88/5,573.58 = 2,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,038.88x = 5,573.58 × 2,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,038.88x = 12,654,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,654,590.45/4,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.19

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