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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.47, 5,635.12 and 2,266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.47, 5,635.12 and 2,266.43 is: 3,127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.47 : 5,635.12 = 2,266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.47/5,635.12 = 2,266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.47x = 5,635.12 × 2,266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.47x = 12,771,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,605.02/4,083.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.64

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