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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.63, 5,566.41 and 2,265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.63, 5,566.41 and 2,265.81 is: 3,126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.63 : 5,566.41 = 2,265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.63/5,566.41 = 2,265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.63x = 5,566.41 × 2,265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.63x = 12,612,399.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,399.61/4,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.81

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