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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.28, 5,567.76 and 2,266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.28, 5,567.76 and 2,266.46 is: 3,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.28 : 5,567.76 = 2,266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.28/5,567.76 = 2,266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.28x = 5,567.76 × 2,266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.28x = 12,619,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,105.33/4,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.97

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