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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.01, 5,565.53 and 2,264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.01, 5,565.53 and 2,264.61 is: 3,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.01 : 5,565.53 = 2,264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.01/5,565.53 = 2,264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.01x = 5,565.53 × 2,264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.01x = 12,603,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,603,743.57/4,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.15

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