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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.32, 5,565.82 and 2,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.32, 5,565.82 and 2,265.02 is: 3,125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.32 : 5,565.82 = 2,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.32/5,565.82 = 2,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.32x = 5,565.82 × 2,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.32x = 12,606,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,693.62/4,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.64

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