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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.73, 5,562.36 and 2,238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.73, 5,562.36 and 2,238.33 is: 3,088.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.73 : 5,562.36 = 2,238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.73/5,562.36 = 2,238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.73x = 5,562.36 × 2,238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.73x = 12,450,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450,397.26/4,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.87

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