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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.71, 5,561.96 and 2,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.71, 5,561.96 and 2,262.51 is: 3,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.71 : 5,561.96 = 2,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.71/5,561.96 = 2,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.71x = 5,561.96 × 2,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.71x = 12,583,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,583,978.81/4,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.03

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