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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.66, 5,567.21 and 2,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.66, 5,567.21 and 2,265.92 is: 3,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.66 : 5,567.21 = 2,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.66/5,567.21 = 2,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.66x = 5,567.21 × 2,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.66x = 12,614,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614,886.75/4,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.63

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