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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.54, 5,565.06 and 2,264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.54, 5,565.06 and 2,264.58 is: 3,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.54 : 5,565.06 = 2,264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.54/5,565.06 = 2,264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.54x = 5,565.06 × 2,264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.54x = 12,602,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,523.57/4,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.21

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