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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.76, 5,562.71 and 2,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.76, 5,562.71 and 2,262.48 is: 3,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.76 : 5,562.71 = 2,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.76/5,562.71 = 2,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.76x = 5,562.71 × 2,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.76x = 12,585,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585,508.81/4,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.37

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