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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.22, 5,561.86 and 2,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.22, 5,561.86 and 2,261.76 is: 3,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.22 : 5,561.86 = 2,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.22/5,561.86 = 2,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.22x = 5,561.86 × 2,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.22x = 12,579,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,579,592.47/4,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.32

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