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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.61, 5,567.78 and 2,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.61, 5,567.78 and 2,266.20 is: 3,127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.61 : 5,567.78 = 2,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.61/5,567.78 = 2,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.61x = 5,567.78 × 2,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.61x = 12,617,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617,708.70/4,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.37

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