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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.34, 5,566.96 and 2,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.34, 5,566.96 and 2,266.14 is: 3,127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.34 : 5,566.96 = 2,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.34/5,566.96 = 2,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.34x = 5,566.96 × 2,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.34x = 12,615,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615,510.73/4,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.03

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