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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.58, 5,565.94 and 2,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.58, 5,565.94 and 2,264.84 is: 3,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.58 : 5,565.94 = 2,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.58/5,565.94 = 2,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.58x = 5,565.94 × 2,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.58x = 12,605,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605,963.55/4,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.25

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