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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.14, 5,568.18 and 2,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.14, 5,568.18 and 2,266.40 is: 3,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.14 : 5,568.18 = 2,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.14/5,568.18 = 2,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.14x = 5,568.18 × 2,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.14x = 12,619,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,723.15/4,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.46

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