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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.97, 5,562.74 and 2,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.97, 5,562.74 and 2,262.53 is: 3,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.97 : 5,562.74 = 2,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.97/5,562.74 = 2,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.97x = 5,562.74 × 2,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.97x = 12,585,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585,885.70/4,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.30

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