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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.42, 5,566.20 and 2,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.42, 5,566.20 and 2,265 is: 3,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.42 : 5,566.20 = 2,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.42/5,566.20 = 2,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.42x = 5,566.20 × 2,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.42x = 12,607,443
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607,443/4,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.75

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