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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.94, 5,568.75 and 2,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.94, 5,568.75 and 2,266.64 is: 3,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.94 : 5,568.75 = 2,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.94/5,568.75 = 2,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.94x = 5,568.75 × 2,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.94x = 12,622,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622,323.66/4,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.26

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