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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.60, 5,562.58 and 2,238.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.60, 5,562.58 and 2,238.43 is: 3,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.60 : 5,562.58 = 2,238.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.60/5,562.58 = 2,238.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.60x = 5,562.58 × 2,238.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.60x = 12,451,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,445.82/4,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.23

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