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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.39, 5,568.75 and 2,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.39, 5,568.75 and 2,266.96 is: 3,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.39 : 5,568.75 = 2,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.39/5,568.75 = 2,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.39x = 5,568.75 × 2,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.39x = 12,624,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,624,133.50/4,035.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.36

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