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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.37, 5,564.76 and 2,264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.37, 5,564.76 and 2,264.01 is: 3,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.37 : 5,564.76 = 2,264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.37/5,564.76 = 2,264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.37x = 5,564.76 × 2,264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.37x = 12,598,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,598,672.29/4,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.38

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