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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.68, 5,564.90 and 2,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.68, 5,564.90 and 2,264.36 is: 3,124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.68 : 5,564.90 = 2,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.68/5,564.90 = 2,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.68x = 5,564.90 × 2,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.68x = 12,600,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,936.96/4,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.71

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