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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.98, 5,566.90 and 2,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.98, 5,566.90 and 2,265.60 is: 3,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.98 : 5,566.90 = 2,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.98/5,566.90 = 2,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.98x = 5,566.90 × 2,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.98x = 12,612,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612,362.98/4,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.53

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