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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.38, 5,567.52 and 2,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.38, 5,567.52 and 2,266 is: 3,127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.38 : 5,567.52 = 2,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.38/5,567.52 = 2,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.38x = 5,567.52 × 2,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.38x = 12,616,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616,000.32/4,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.12

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