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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.01, 5,562.65 and 2,238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.01, 5,562.65 and 2,238.57 is: 3,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.01 : 5,562.65 = 2,238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.01/5,562.65 = 2,238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.01x = 5,562.65 × 2,238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.01x = 12,452,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,370.22/4,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.14

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