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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.91, 5,568.23 and 2,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.91, 5,568.23 and 2,266.48 is: 3,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.91 : 5,568.23 = 2,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.91/5,568.23 = 2,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.91x = 5,568.23 × 2,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.91x = 12,620,281.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620,281.93/4,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.77

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