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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.08, 5,568.66 and 2,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.08, 5,568.66 and 2,266.76 is: 3,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.08 : 5,568.66 = 2,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.08/5,568.66 = 2,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.08x = 5,568.66 × 2,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.08x = 12,622,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622,815.74/4,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.27

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