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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.92, 5,562.79 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.92, 5,562.79 and 2,262.60 is: 3,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.92 : 5,562.79 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.92/5,562.79 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.92x = 5,562.79 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.92x = 12,586,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,363.00/4,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.45

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