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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.03, 5,561.41 and 2,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.03, 5,561.41 and 2,261.63 is: 3,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.03 : 5,561.41 = 2,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.03/5,561.41 = 2,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.03x = 5,561.41 × 2,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.03x = 12,577,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,577,818.24/4,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.03

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