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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.72, 5,566.44 and 2,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.72, 5,566.44 and 2,265.40 is: 3,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.72 : 5,566.44 = 2,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.72/5,566.44 = 2,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.72x = 5,566.44 × 2,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.72x = 12,610,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,213.18/4,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.20

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