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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.57, 5,566.02 and 2,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.57, 5,566.02 and 2,264.84 is: 3,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.57 : 5,566.02 = 2,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.57/5,566.02 = 2,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.57x = 5,566.02 × 2,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.57x = 12,606,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,132.74/4,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.30

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