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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.72, 5,565.06 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.72, 5,565.06 and 2,264.40 is: 3,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.72 : 5,565.06 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.72/5,565.06 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.72x = 5,565.06 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.72x = 12,601,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,521.86/4,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.82

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