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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.59, 5,567.74 and 2,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.59, 5,567.74 and 2,266.20 is: 3,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.59 : 5,567.74 = 2,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.59/5,567.74 = 2,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.59x = 5,567.74 × 2,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.59x = 12,617,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,585.84/4,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.35

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