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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.38, 5,566.14 and 2,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.38, 5,566.14 and 2,265 is: 3,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.38 : 5,566.14 = 2,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.38/5,566.14 = 2,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.38x = 5,566.14 × 2,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.38x = 12,607,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,307.10/4,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.74

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