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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.63, 4,181.52 and 2,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.63, 4,181.52 and 2,265.84 is: 3,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.63 : 4,181.52 = 2,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.63/4,181.52 = 2,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.63x = 4,181.52 × 2,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.63x = 9,474,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474,655.28/3,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.21

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