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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.78, 5,561.22 and 2,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.78, 5,561.22 and 2,261.34 is: 3,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.78 : 5,561.22 = 2,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.78/5,561.22 = 2,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.78x = 5,561.22 × 2,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.78x = 12,575,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575,809.23/4,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.72

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