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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.64, 5,562 and 2,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.64, 5,562 and 2,262.50 is: 3,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.64 : 5,562 = 2,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.64/5,562 = 2,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.64x = 5,562 × 2,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.64x = 12,584,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,025/4,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.09

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