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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.66, 5,566.34 and 2,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.66, 5,566.34 and 2,265.22 is: 3,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.66 : 5,566.34 = 2,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.66/5,566.34 = 2,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.66x = 5,566.34 × 2,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.66x = 12,608,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,984.69/4,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.94

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