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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.42, 5,560.41 and 2,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.42, 5,560.41 and 2,261.22 is: 3,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.42 : 5,560.41 = 2,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.42/5,560.41 = 2,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.42x = 5,560.41 × 2,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.42x = 12,573,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,310.30/4,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.38

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