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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.95, 5,561.18 and 2,237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.95, 5,561.18 and 2,237.50 is: 3,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.95 : 5,561.18 = 2,237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.95/5,561.18 = 2,237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.95x = 5,561.18 × 2,237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.95x = 12,443,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,140.25/4,029.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.67

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