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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.99, 5,565.61 and 2,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.99, 5,565.61 and 2,265.17 is: 3,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.99 : 5,565.61 = 2,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.99/5,565.61 = 2,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.99x = 5,565.61 × 2,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.99x = 12,607,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,027.81/4,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.98

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