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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.34, 5,561.44 and 2,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.34, 5,561.44 and 2,262.14 is: 3,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.34 : 5,561.44 = 2,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.34/5,561.44 = 2,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.34x = 5,561.44 × 2,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.34x = 12,580,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,722.42/4,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.51

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