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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.65, 5,565.81 and 2,240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.65, 5,565.81 and 2,240.97 is: 3,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.65 : 5,565.81 = 2,240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.65/5,565.81 = 2,240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.65x = 5,565.81 × 2,240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.65x = 12,472,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,800.77/4,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.19

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