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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.69, 5,560.44 and 2,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.69, 5,560.44 and 2,261.28 is: 3,120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.69 : 5,560.44 = 2,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.69/5,560.44 = 2,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.69x = 5,560.44 × 2,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.69x = 12,573,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573,711.76/4,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.27

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