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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.61, 5,567.54 and 2,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.61, 5,567.54 and 2,266.18 is: 3,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.61 : 5,567.54 = 2,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.61/5,567.54 = 2,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.61x = 5,567.54 × 2,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.61x = 12,617,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,022.55/4,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.20

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