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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.64, 5,562.28 and 2,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.64, 5,562.28 and 2,262.24 is: 3,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.64 : 5,562.28 = 2,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.64/5,562.28 = 2,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.64x = 5,562.28 × 2,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.64x = 12,583,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,212.31/4,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.89

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