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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.14, 5,565.80 and 2,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.14, 5,565.80 and 2,264.71 is: 3,125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.14 : 5,565.80 = 2,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.14/5,565.80 = 2,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.14x = 5,565.80 × 2,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.14x = 12,604,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,928.58/4,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.34

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