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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.96, 5,566.27 and 2,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.96, 5,566.27 and 2,265.23 is: 3,125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.96 : 5,566.27 = 2,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.96/5,566.27 = 2,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.96x = 5,566.27 × 2,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.96x = 12,608,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,608,881.79/4,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.68

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