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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.51, 5,561.02 and 2,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.51, 5,561.02 and 2,261.22 is: 3,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.51 : 5,561.02 = 2,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.51/5,561.02 = 2,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.51x = 5,561.02 × 2,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.51x = 12,574,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,574,671.62/4,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.64

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