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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.35, 5,562.47 and 2,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.35, 5,562.47 and 2,238.24 is: 3,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.35 : 5,562.47 = 2,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.35/5,562.47 = 2,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.35x = 5,562.47 × 2,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.35x = 12,450,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450,142.85/4,030.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.10

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