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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033, 5,565.90 and 2,264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033, 5,565.90 and 2,264.68 is: 3,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033 : 5,565.90 = 2,264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033/5,565.90 = 2,264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033x = 5,565.90 × 2,264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033x = 12,604,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,982.41/4,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.46

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