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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.12, 5,565.84 and 2,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.12, 5,565.84 and 2,265.04 is: 3,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.12 : 5,565.84 = 2,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.12/5,565.84 = 2,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.12x = 5,565.84 × 2,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.12x = 12,606,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,850.23/4,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.83

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