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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.72, 5,565.11 and 2,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.72, 5,565.11 and 2,264.63 is: 3,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.72 : 5,565.11 = 2,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.72/5,565.11 = 2,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.72x = 5,565.11 × 2,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.72x = 12,602,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,875.91/4,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.16

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