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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.68, 5,561.82 and 2,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.68, 5,561.82 and 2,262.28 is: 3,121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.68 : 5,561.82 = 2,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.68/5,561.82 = 2,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.68x = 5,561.82 × 2,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.68x = 12,582,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582,394.15/4,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.66

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