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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.21, 5,568.81 and 2,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.21, 5,568.81 and 2,266.67 is: 3,128.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.21 : 5,568.81 = 2,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.21/5,568.81 = 2,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.21x = 5,568.81 × 2,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.21x = 12,622,654.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622,654.56/4,035.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.13

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