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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.34, 5,565.98 and 2,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.34, 5,565.98 and 2,265.10 is: 3,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.34 : 5,565.98 = 2,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.34/5,565.98 = 2,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.34x = 5,565.98 × 2,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.34x = 12,607,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,501.30/4,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.82

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