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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.87, 5,565.46 and 2,264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.87, 5,565.46 and 2,264.51 is: 3,125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.87 : 5,565.46 = 2,264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.87/5,565.46 = 2,264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.87x = 5,565.46 × 2,264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.87x = 12,603,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,039.82/4,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.08

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