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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.32, 5,567.76 and 2,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.32, 5,567.76 and 2,266.24 is: 3,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.32 : 5,567.76 = 2,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.32/5,567.76 = 2,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.32x = 5,567.76 × 2,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.32x = 12,617,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,880.42/4,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.63

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