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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.50, 5,565.78 and 2,264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.50, 5,565.78 and 2,264.86 is: 3,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.50 : 5,565.78 = 2,264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.50/5,565.78 = 2,264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.50x = 5,565.78 × 2,264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.50x = 12,605,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,712.49/4,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.25

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