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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.42, 5,566.68 and 2,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.42, 5,566.68 and 2,265.16 is: 3,126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.42 : 5,566.68 = 2,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.42/5,566.68 = 2,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.42x = 5,566.68 × 2,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.42x = 12,609,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609,420.87/4,033.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.24

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