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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.22, 5,568.30 and 2,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.22, 5,568.30 and 2,266.48 is: 3,127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.22 : 5,568.30 = 2,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.22/5,568.30 = 2,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.22x = 5,568.30 × 2,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.22x = 12,620,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620,440.58/4,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.57

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