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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.89, 5,562.33 and 2,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.89, 5,562.33 and 2,262.77 is: 3,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.89 : 5,562.33 = 2,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.89/5,562.33 = 2,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.89x = 5,562.33 × 2,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.89x = 12,586,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,245.64/4,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.45

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