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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.99, 5,562.72 and 2,262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.99, 5,562.72 and 2,262.55 is: 3,122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.99 : 5,562.72 = 2,262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.99/5,562.72 = 2,262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.99x = 5,562.72 × 2,262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.99x = 12,585,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585,932.14/4,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.29

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