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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.95, 5,562.56 and 2,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.95, 5,562.56 and 2,238.50 is: 3,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.95 : 5,562.56 = 2,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.95/5,562.56 = 2,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.95x = 5,562.56 × 2,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.95x = 12,451,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,790.56/4,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.05

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