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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.88, 5,565.66 and 2,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.88, 5,565.66 and 2,264.36 is: 3,124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.88 : 5,565.66 = 2,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.88/5,565.66 = 2,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.88x = 5,565.66 × 2,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.88x = 12,602,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,657.88/4,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.98

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