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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.38, 5,561.84 and 2,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.38, 5,561.84 and 2,237.76 is: 3,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.38 : 5,561.84 = 2,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.38/5,561.84 = 2,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.38x = 5,561.84 × 2,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.38x = 12,446,035.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,035.27/4,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.06

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