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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.18, 5,567.93 and 2,266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.18, 5,567.93 and 2,266.44 is: 3,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.18 : 5,567.93 = 2,266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.18/5,567.93 = 2,266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.18x = 5,567.93 × 2,266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.18x = 12,619,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619,367.94/4,035.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.34

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