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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.10, 5,561.43 and 2,237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.10, 5,561.43 and 2,237.53 is: 3,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.10 : 5,561.43 = 2,237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.10/5,561.43 = 2,237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.10x = 5,561.43 × 2,237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.10x = 12,443,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,838.66/4,030.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.73

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