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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.78, 5,568.16 and 2,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.78, 5,568.16 and 2,266.32 is: 3,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.78 : 5,568.16 = 2,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.78/5,568.16 = 2,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.78x = 5,568.16 × 2,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.78x = 12,619,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,232.37/4,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.61

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