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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.86, 5,560.98 and 2,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.86, 5,560.98 and 2,261.36 is: 3,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.86 : 5,560.98 = 2,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.86/5,560.98 = 2,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.86x = 5,560.98 × 2,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.86x = 12,575,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575,377.73/4,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.55

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