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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.91, 5,563.18 and 2,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.91, 5,563.18 and 2,262.51 is: 3,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.91 : 5,563.18 = 2,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.91/5,563.18 = 2,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.91x = 5,563.18 × 2,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.91x = 12,586,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,750.38/4,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.56

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