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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.63, 5,565.15 and 2,264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.63, 5,565.15 and 2,264.13 is: 3,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.63 : 5,565.15 = 2,264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.63/5,565.15 = 2,264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.63x = 5,565.15 × 2,264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.63x = 12,600,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,223.07/4,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.57

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