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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.77, 5,562.50 and 2,262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.77, 5,562.50 and 2,262.33 is: 3,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.77 : 5,562.50 = 2,262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.77/5,562.50 = 2,262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.77x = 5,562.50 × 2,262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.77x = 12,584,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,199.31/4,030.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.03

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