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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.93, 5,568.26 and 2,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.93, 5,568.26 and 2,266.55 is: 3,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.93 : 5,568.26 = 2,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.93/5,568.26 = 2,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.93x = 5,568.26 × 2,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.93x = 12,620,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620,734.16/4,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.87

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