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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.22, 5,565.86 and 2,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.22, 5,565.86 and 2,240.70 is: 3,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.22 : 5,565.86 = 2,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.22/5,565.86 = 2,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.22x = 5,565.86 × 2,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.22x = 12,471,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471,411.30/4,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.18

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