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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.88, 5,565.38 and 2,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.88, 5,565.38 and 2,265.06 is: 3,125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.88 : 5,565.38 = 2,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.88/5,565.38 = 2,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.88x = 5,565.38 × 2,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.88x = 12,605,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,919.62/4,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.79

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