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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.54, 5,562.18 and 2,262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.54, 5,562.18 and 2,262.10 is: 3,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.54 : 5,562.18 = 2,262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.54/5,562.18 = 2,262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.54x = 5,562.18 × 2,262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.54x = 12,582,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582,207.38/4,030.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.72

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