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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.64, 5,566.42 and 2,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.64, 5,566.42 and 2,265.24 is: 3,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.64 : 5,566.42 = 2,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.64/5,566.42 = 2,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.64x = 5,566.42 × 2,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.64x = 12,609,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,609,277.24/4,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.03

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