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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.90, 5,566.56 and 2,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.90, 5,566.56 and 2,332.28 is: 3,217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.90 : 5,566.56 = 2,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.90/5,566.56 = 2,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.90x = 5,566.56 × 2,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.90x = 12,982,776.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982,776.56/4,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.62

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