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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.07, 5,561.12 and 2,261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.07, 5,561.12 and 2,261.33 is: 3,120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.07 : 5,561.12 = 2,261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.07/5,561.12 = 2,261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.07x = 5,561.12 × 2,261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.07x = 12,575,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575,516.18/4,030.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.42

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