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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.26, 5,568.35 and 2,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.26, 5,568.35 and 2,266.54 is: 3,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.26 : 5,568.35 = 2,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.26/5,568.35 = 2,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.26x = 5,568.35 × 2,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.26x = 12,620,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620,862.76/4,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.64

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