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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.64, 5,562.26 and 2,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.64, 5,562.26 and 2,262.25 is: 3,121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.64 : 5,562.26 = 2,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.64/5,562.26 = 2,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.64x = 5,562.26 × 2,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.64x = 12,583,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,183.56/4,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.88

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