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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.43, 5,565.30 and 2,264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.43, 5,565.30 and 2,264.14 is: 3,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.43 : 5,565.30 = 2,264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.43/5,565.30 = 2,264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.43x = 5,565.30 × 2,264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.43x = 12,600,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,590.52/4,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.82

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