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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.65, 5,561.92 and 2,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.65, 5,561.92 and 2,261.93 is: 3,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.65 : 5,561.92 = 2,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.65/5,561.92 = 2,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.65x = 5,561.92 × 2,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.65x = 12,580,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,673.71/4,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.25

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