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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.43, 5,573.61 and 2,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.43, 5,573.61 and 2,270.79 is: 3,133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.43 : 5,573.61 = 2,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.43/5,573.61 = 2,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.43x = 5,573.61 × 2,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.43x = 12,656,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,656,497.85/4,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.24

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