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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.36, 5,567.48 and 2,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.36, 5,567.48 and 2,266.32 is: 3,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.36 : 5,567.48 = 2,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.36/5,567.48 = 2,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.36x = 5,567.48 × 2,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.36x = 12,617,691.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,691.27/4,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.56

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