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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.24, 5,565.91 and 2,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.24, 5,565.91 and 2,265.01 is: 3,125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.24 : 5,565.91 = 2,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.24/5,565.91 = 2,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.24x = 5,565.91 × 2,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.24x = 12,606,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,830.48/4,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.73

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