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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.76, 5,561.32 and 2,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.76, 5,561.32 and 2,261.24 is: 3,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.76 : 5,561.32 = 2,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.76/5,561.32 = 2,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.76x = 5,561.32 × 2,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.76x = 12,575,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575,479.24/4,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.65

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