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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.80, 5,562.52 and 2,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.80, 5,562.52 and 2,262.42 is: 3,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.80 : 5,562.52 = 2,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.80/5,562.52 = 2,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.80x = 5,562.52 × 2,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.80x = 12,584,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,756.50/4,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.15

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