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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.52, 5,562.15 and 2,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.52, 5,562.15 and 2,262.08 is: 3,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.52 : 5,562.15 = 2,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.52/5,562.15 = 2,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.52x = 5,562.15 × 2,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.52x = 12,582,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582,028.27/4,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.69

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