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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.19, 5,565.49 and 2,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.19, 5,565.49 and 2,264.45 is: 3,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.19 : 5,565.49 = 2,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.19/5,565.49 = 2,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.19x = 5,565.49 × 2,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.19x = 12,602,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,783.38/4,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.77

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