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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.26, 5,565.92 and 2,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.26, 5,565.92 and 2,264.76 is: 3,125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.26 : 5,565.92 = 2,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.26/5,565.92 = 2,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.26x = 5,565.92 × 2,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.26x = 12,605,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,461.66/4,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.38

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