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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.40, 5,568.08 and 2,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.40, 5,568.08 and 2,266.16 is: 3,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.40 : 5,568.08 = 2,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.40/5,568.08 = 2,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.40x = 5,568.08 × 2,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.40x = 12,618,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,618,160.17/4,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.64

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