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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.08, 5,565.75 and 2,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.08, 5,565.75 and 2,264.82 is: 3,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.08 : 5,565.75 = 2,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.08/5,565.75 = 2,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.08x = 5,565.75 × 2,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.08x = 12,605,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,421.92/4,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.51

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