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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.56, 5,562.24 and 2,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.56, 5,562.24 and 2,262.56 is: 3,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.56 : 5,562.24 = 2,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.56/5,562.24 = 2,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.56x = 5,562.24 × 2,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.56x = 12,584,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,901.73/4,030.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.37

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