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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.76, 5,566.64 and 2,265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.76, 5,566.64 and 2,265.35 is: 3,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.76 : 5,566.64 = 2,265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.76/5,566.64 = 2,265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.76x = 5,566.64 × 2,265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.76x = 12,610,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,348.76/4,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.21

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