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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.41, 5,562.54 and 2,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.41, 5,562.54 and 2,262.15 is: 3,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.41 : 5,562.54 = 2,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.41/5,562.54 = 2,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.41x = 5,562.54 × 2,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.41x = 12,583,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,299.86/4,030.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.09

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