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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.21, 5,559.89 and 2,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.21, 5,559.89 and 2,261.01 is: 3,119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.21 : 5,559.89 = 2,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.21/5,559.89 = 2,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.21x = 5,559.89 × 2,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.21x = 12,570,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570,955.58/4,029.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.96

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