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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.62, 5,562.59 and 2,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.62, 5,562.59 and 2,262.39 is: 3,122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.62 : 5,562.59 = 2,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.62/5,562.59 = 2,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.62x = 5,562.59 × 2,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.62x = 12,584,736.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,736.68/4,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.28

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