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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.89, 5,566.47 and 2,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.89, 5,566.47 and 2,265.77 is: 3,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.89 : 5,566.47 = 2,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.89/5,566.47 = 2,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.89x = 5,566.47 × 2,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.89x = 12,612,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,340.73/4,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.60

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