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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.15, 5,565.64 and 2,264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.15, 5,565.64 and 2,264.73 is: 3,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.15 : 5,565.64 = 2,264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.15/5,565.64 = 2,264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.15x = 5,565.64 × 2,264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.15x = 12,604,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,671.88/4,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.27

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