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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.38, 5,564.69 and 2,264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.38, 5,564.69 and 2,264.56 is: 3,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.38 : 5,564.69 = 2,264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.38/5,564.69 = 2,264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.38x = 5,564.69 × 2,264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.38x = 12,601,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,574.39/4,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.10

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