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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.47, 5,560.76 and 2,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.47, 5,560.76 and 2,261.21 is: 3,120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.47 : 5,560.76 = 2,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.47/5,560.76 = 2,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.47x = 5,560.76 × 2,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.47x = 12,574,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,023.97/4,029.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.51

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