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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.83, 5,566.80 and 2,265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.83, 5,566.80 and 2,265.57 is: 3,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.83 : 5,566.80 = 2,265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.83/5,566.80 = 2,265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.83x = 5,566.80 × 2,265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.83x = 12,611,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611,975.08/4,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.55

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