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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.67, 5,565 and 2,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.67, 5,565 and 2,264.80 is: 3,125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.67 : 5,565 = 2,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.67/5,565 = 2,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.67x = 5,565 × 2,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.67x = 12,603,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,612.00/4,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.38

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