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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.60, 5,567.69 and 2,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.60, 5,567.69 and 2,266.50 is: 3,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.60 : 5,567.69 = 2,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.60/5,567.69 = 2,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.60x = 5,567.69 × 2,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.60x = 12,619,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,175.05/4,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.74

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