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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.96, 5,565.52 and 2,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.96, 5,565.52 and 2,264.48 is: 3,125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.96 : 5,565.52 = 2,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.96/5,565.52 = 2,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.96x = 5,565.52 × 2,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.96x = 12,603,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,008.73/4,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.00

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