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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.70, 5,567.61 and 2,265.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.70, 5,567.61 and 2,265.87 is: 3,126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.70 : 5,567.61 = 2,265.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.70/5,567.61 = 2,265.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.70x = 5,567.61 × 2,265.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.70x = 12,615,480.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615,480.47/4,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.75

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