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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.27, 5,565.11 and 2,264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.27, 5,565.11 and 2,264.31 is: 3,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.27 : 5,565.11 = 2,264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.27/5,565.11 = 2,264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.27x = 5,565.11 × 2,264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.27x = 12,601,122.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,122.90/4,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.07

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